Organs don't just grow in early life; they can change in response to physiological or environmental challenges in adulthood. Researchers have now identified an active role for the intestinal muscles ...

UChicago-led research on cells from mice that had been on the International Space Station for more than a month suggests astronaut hearts can withstand longer trips ...

The study also looked at inflammation as a potential mechanism. A marker of chronic low-grade inflammation called C-reactive ...

You get enough electrolytes (charged minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium) through a balanced diet, but you may ...

Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and improves walking, balance, mood, and independence, and may also influence the disease itself. By stimulating muscles to release exerkines, exercise ...

With strategic workout programming, adequate sleep and nutrition, and the right gear, beginners can build muscle mass with a walking routine.

A looming surgery ends Matt Chapman’s season, forcing the San Francisco Giants to weigh declining offensive production ...

You wake up bright and early on a sunny Saturday morning and want nothing more than to crush a workout class. You’re in your strength training and Pilates era, and your goal is to build functional ...

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday for an abdominal strain.

Chapman has been on the injured list since July 1 and is scheduled to visit a specialist in Philadelphia before expected ...

Denver Council just blocked an eight-year, $1 million video contract with a firm run by two former local news anchors.