Every dog owner knows how hard it can be to say no to "puppy-dog eyes," but a new study shines light on how canine facial expressions evolved and why humans are able to understand them so well.

There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at the Olympics – and at almost all professional sporting events – you rarely ...

Muscles age differently than you think. Discover the science behind the aging muscle paradox—and how exercise can help you ...

In type 2 diabetes, muscle strength is reduced, and the ability of the muscles to take up glucose is impaired. A new study has identified a gene that is linked to muscle weakness. The research showed ...

Regenxbio is pitching at FDA approval next year for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy RGX-202, after ...

Share on Pinterest A new study investigates how exercise can help rejuvenate aging muscles. Image credit: A Bello/Getty Images. Doctors call physical exercise a “polypill,” because it can prevent and ...