You're relaxing on the sofa when suddenly your eyelid starts twitching. Or perhaps it's a muscle in your arm, your leg, or ...

Infectious agents can cause muscle twitching and spasms, too. The most commonly known is probably tetanus, which causes a phenomenon called lockjaw, where the neck and jaw muscles contract to the ...

Figure 1: HCM mutant αTm structure and expression. The direct increase myofilament calcium sensitivity associated with HCM mutations in α-Tm reported here is in contrast to effects seen with HCM ...

Hidden in plain sight on tropical seabeds, stonefish carry one of the most sophisticated chemical weapons in the oceans. Their venom does not just hurt, it seizes control of circulation, nerves, and ...

Almond milk is an excellent non-dairy source of calcium. But there are plenty of other non-dairy foods that also supply calcium for people who do not consume dairy.

Researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Leiden-based biotech company Ncardia have joined forces to ...

Objective Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is common among females during functional fitness training, such as CrossFit. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of pelvic floor muscle training ...

Epinephrine is a commonly used agent for a variety of indications and clinical scenarios within the emergency department. It is commonly administered during cardiopulmonary arrest and serves as an ...

A wide variety of cheeses, such as mozzarella, blue cheese, and feta, can provide protein and other important nutrients, including beneficial bacteria from fermentation. Cheese is a dairy product that ...