Copper prices tumbled 5.5% Wednesday following data that showed the U.S. economy shrank during the first quarter and export orders in China plunged in April.

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Dehydration may be one cause of muscle cramps, and some evidence suggests that electrolyte imbalances also contribute to them. Muscle cramps are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles ...

OTTAWA—Canada’s economy shrank in April and likely did so again in May, leaving it tracking toward a modest contraction for the quarter as activity continues to be dampened by trade ...

Muscle contractions act like brain medication Each muscle contraction triggers the release of lactate, which serves as an alternative fuel source for the brain and promotes the production of BDNF.

Eli Lilly is beefing up muscle health R&D, partnering with Juvena Therapeutics in a deal that includes an upfront fee and more than $650 million in milestones.

Japan’s economy contracted in the first quarter, a revised estimate confirmed Monday, weakness that supports the Bank of Japan’s cautious stance and keeps political pressure on Prime Minister ...

A version of this article appears in print on June 9, 2025, Section A, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: A Missile-Ready Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump.

A combination treatment of semaglutide, trevogrumad and garetosmab causes fat loss and muscle growth in primate trials. Full trial results for humans are expected later in 2025. Results from the Phase ...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon emphasizes the importance of strength and muscle health, advocating for a high-protein diet and resistance training to improve longevity.

Muscle recovery is when the body rebuilds damaged muscle after exercise. Supplements may help with muscle recovery including creatine, turmeric, and vitamin C.