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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with dermatomyositis. What are her treatment options? Are there things we can do (nutrition, lifestyle) that will help her? Dermatomyositis ...

(CNN) — Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that ...

A recent study has found that the SMCHD1 protein plays a key role in controlling how genes are processed, which affects the progression of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). This discovery ...

Researchers have made a significant finding in determining the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns. This research helps us understand the genetic risk factors related to fatal ...

The type 1 ryanodine receptor (RyR1) is an important calcium release channel in skeletal muscles essential for muscle contraction. It mediates calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, a ...

A Victorian-era illness is seeing a steady rise in cases across the UK - and some researchers are suggesting GLP-1 ...

K-Pop idol Jang Yeojun of the boy band 'Close Your Eyes' has been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Here is what the muscle ...