Now, researchers at Harvard University have built a mechanical implant that prompts muscle contraction and could help to slow this atrophy. Known as MAGENTA (mechanically active gel-elastomer-nitinol ...

A newly developed AI can predict which cancer patients are at risk for a life-threatening wasting syndrome, a new study says.

A new study reveals that abdominal CT scans play a significant role in diagnosing sarcopenia, a potentially reversible muscle-wasting condition that affects millions of older adults.

“Cancer cachexia is a serious complication affecting many patients with cancer and is characterized by systemic inflammation, severe muscle wasting, and profound weight loss,” lead researcher ...