Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults, loss of grip ...

As you bite into a crisp apple, your jaw muscle contracts, allowing you to grind the fruit between your teeth. When you climb a flight of stairs, your gluteus maximus (or "glutes") push your body ...

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support ...

A species of gut bacteria called Roseburia inulinivorans is specifically associated with human muscle strength and improved muscular performance in mice, finds research published online in the journal ...

Physical activity is essential in ensuring a longer, healthier life. Dr Mezher breaks down how exercise, particularly training one muscle group, can contribute. | Health ...

Examining the muscles of Eddie Hall, a British strongman and deadlift champion, has given researchers greater insight into muscle strength, which could inform athletic performance, injury prevention, ...

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough ...