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AI Muscle Scans Predict Heart Valve Surgery Survival
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AI analysis of pre-surgery CT scans found low skeletal muscle volume independently predicts mortality after heart valve replacement. Read more…
Hidden Muscle Loss Nutrition Screens Often Miss
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CT scans found muscle loss in half of hospitalized cancer patients, including many with normal BMI — standard nutrition screening missed it. Read more…
Diabetes: Why Not All Muscle Loss Looks the Same
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A study of frail older diabetes patients found two distinct sarcopenia phenotypes, each with its own complication risks. Read more…
Resistance Training Beats Diet for Muscle Quality
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A 41-trial meta-analysis found resistance exercise is the only intervention that reliably improves muscle-specific strength in older adults. Read more…
Estrogen’s Link to Grip Strength in Midlife Women
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NHANES data shows women with lower estradiol have higher odds of weak grip strength — evidence estrogen’s role in muscle goes beyond reproduction. Read more…
The Health Benefits of Eating Cottage Cheese
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Dietitians explain why cottage cheese’s high protein-to-calorie ratio, satiety, and mineral content earn it a spot back on the menu. Read more…
