Friday, November 27, 2009

muscle problems

Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems

Drop in potassium levels may lead to mild weakness or temporary paralysis, study finds more >>

Tailored Treatments Effective for Depression Due to Pain

Drug, counseling combo helps patients manage their symptoms, study finds more >>

Obese Children More Likely to Suffer Lower Body Injuries

Stress on muscle, bone behind severity of damage, longer recovery, study finds more >>

FDA Mandates New Warnings for Botox

Injection to relax muscle spasms carries severe risks, agency says more >>

Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome

Lyrica also improves quality of sleep for patients, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Shin Splints

Are you at risk? more >>

The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women

But experts say results from the small study are no reason to stop birth control more >>

Brain Scans Reveal Secrets of 'Writer's Cramp'

Condition may arise from abnormalities in nerve fiber bundles, scientists say more >>

A Winning Strategy to Beat Spring Sporting Injuries

Podiatrists suggest proper shoes, warm-up routine can prevent most common foot and ankle problems more >>

Muscle Mass Won't Grow in Women Over 80

But weight training can boost strength in other ways, researchers say more >>

Parkinson's Treatment Drugs Even Out Over Long Term

Levels of disability, quality of life similar on levodopa or pramipexole, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Protect Your Muscles

Conditions that raise your risk for strain and injury more >>

Health Tip: Lift Weights to Boost Your Health

Suggestions for doing it safely more >>

Health Tip: Oh, Those Aching Muscles

Suggestions to soothe the soreness more >>

Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson's

Study found both physical function and quality of life improved more >>

Health Tip: Bones, Muscles and Aging

Exercise can help prevent age-related decline more >>

Naprapathy: A Hands-On Approach to Pain Management

Manipulation and nutritional counseling helps with connective tissue-related pain more >>

Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines

Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say more >>

Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness

Report also cites drug given to U.S. more >>

Drug Boosts Natural Growth Hormone in Seniors

MK-677 brought muscle mass, but long-term effects on vitality unclear, scientists say more >>

Health Tip: Controlling Muscle Cramps

Suggestions to prevent them. more >>

New Technique Activates Brain Neurons to Move Paralyzed Limb

Experiment with monkeys could lead to new treatments for severely injured patients more >>

Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay

Simple exercises, staying hydrated best ways to avoid deep vein thrombosis, therapists say more >>

Protein in Spinal Fluid May Contribute to MS: Study

Higher levels of immune molecule might inhibit cells' ability to fight inflammation more >>

Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability

More fat on arms, legs tied to more inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, study says more >>

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