Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

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University of California San Diego-led team has discovered that restoring a key cardiac protein called connexin‑43 in a mouse ...

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Arguably one of the most versatile canned products on the market, canned beans continue to be a dietitian’s go-to staple. For reference, ½ cup of black beans provides 8 grams of fiber and 7 grams of ...

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and other statins may cause myalgia (muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness) in some people. Actual ...

Body recomposition involves a combination of strategic fitness training and nutrition to help you lose fat and gain muscle ...

Human heart development is largely influenced by neural crest cells, which carefully regulate a key growth signal.

Australian researchers have uncovered a crucial new mechanism that helps explain how the heart's major blood vessels form during early development, and how disruptions to this process can lead to ...

As you approach 40, your body starts to rewrite the rules of nutrition. Research shows changes in digestion, hormone levels, ...

As a dietitian, I was curious to see if the science applied to my body in real life.

A research team at the University of California San Diego has discovered a novel and promising method of treating arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), a rare inherited heart disease that can strike ...