Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without affecting depolarization-induced calcium release. The ...

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

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

Calcium is an essential mineral required for strong bones, teeth, muscle function, nerve transmission, blood clotting, and heart rhythm. Since the body cannot produce calcium, consuming calcium-rich ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most people are aware that calcium is a vital mineral for developing and strengthening your bones and ...

The patient: A 60-year-old man in Warsaw, Poland The symptoms: The man went to a hospital after experiencing vomiting for two days. Additionally, over the year prior, he had developed weakness and ...