In 60 patients with hyperlipoproteinemia treated with clofibrate, five cases of elevated serum transaminase and creatine phosphokinase were observed. In two, severe myalgia, stiffness, weakness, and ...

A previously unknown autoimmune muscle disease involving sudden onset of debilitating muscle pain and weakness has been identified. The syndrome easily could be mistaken for other muscle diseases that ...

About 20-25 percent of adults have the metabolic syndrome and have increased risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In a new longitudinal study, investigators examined ...

Base-line measurements of creatine phosphokinase (19 patients) and blood lactic acid (21 patients) were made. We then performed ischemic exercise tests by having the patient squeeze a rubber ball, as ...

Jesy Nelson gave birth to her twin girls prematurely in May 2025 - now she's revealed her six-month-olds have been diagnosed ...

Benign fasciculation syndrome involves involuntary twitching in your eyes, arms, legs, or other body parts. It’s usually not a cause for concern, but it’s worth discussing with your healthcare ...

DENVER – Giants right-hander Mark Melancon confirmed that he would undergo surgery to alleviate pronator syndrome, which results in a chronic compression of a muscle in his right forearm. The question ...

Paralympian Amy Purdy suffered a recent health scare while training for the upcoming snowboarding season and is now urging others to “listen to your body.” The “Dancing With the Stars” alum has been ...

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder which results in the fast development of muscle weakness in a patient. It affects both women and men and can also impact anyone of any age although it ...

Fundraising walks to benefit those with Down syndrome and muscular dystrophy are scheduled for the next two weekends in the Tri-Cities. The Tri-Cities Muscle Walk, organized by the local chapter of ...

A sweet black Labrador puppy born with a muscular condition that left him unable to walk has taken his first steps. Veterinarians and a foster family harnessed his love of tug-of-war to create a ...