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The University of Southern California brought hundreds of students together for a joyful celebration honoring a century of Black History Month. Music, Black-owned vendors, and cultural traditions filled McCarthy Quad as the campus community gathered to recognize past achievements and future possibilities.
A woman who never stuck with strength training finally found a program that worked—and doubled her lifting weight in one month. Her journey proves it's never too late to build serious muscle and transform your fitness.
Researchers finally discovered why up to 10% of people on life-saving cholesterol medication experience debilitating muscle pain. A new drug already in use could prevent this side effect entirely.
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A rare illuminated prayer book stolen by Nazis in 1938 was returned to the Rothschild family's heirs and just sold for $6.4 million. The 600-year-old manuscript decorated with dragons and unicorns survived persecution, world wars, and decades of being forgotten in a library.
Scientists at Washington University have turned animal muscle proteins into revolutionary fibers that could transform everything from workout clothes to medical implants. The breakthrough solves a major problem plaguing other eco-friendly materials.
A groundbreaking treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 reduced toxic proteins by 40% and improved muscle function in patients who've never had disease-modifying options. The New England Journal of Medicine just published results that could lead to the first approved therapy for this progressive, often fatal disease.
A Pennsylvania athlete is putting his body through an eight-hour world record attempt, but the real goal is raising funds to build a school for 500 children in Tanzania. Tom Lavella has trained for three years to break the record for most ring muscle-ups in eight hours.
Scientists discovered that building physical endurance isn't just about muscles. Your brain might be training right alongside your body.
Scientists discovered that exercise doesn't just strengthen muscles. It actually rewires brain neurons, making them fire faster and helping your body build endurance.
Scientists are testing a groundbreaking treatment that implants lab-engineered stem cells into the brain to rebuild dopamine production in Parkinson's patients. If successful, the therapy could restore motor function and slow disease progression for over one million Americans living with the condition.
Scientists discovered that exercise doesn't just build muscle—it actually rewires your brain to make physical activity easier over time. This groundbreaking finding reveals your brain actively coordinates your body's growing strength.
Herbert Heller survived Auschwitz, hid his past for decades, then spent his final years sharing hope with young people. Now his story lives on in "The Optimist," a film opening March 11 that bridges generations with a message of resilience.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is competing for an unprecedented third consecutive halfpipe title despite tearing her shoulder cartilage just weeks before the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The 25-year-old snowboarder, who made history as the youngest woman to win Olympic snowboard gold at 17, says muscle memory and family support are carrying her through.
Researchers at USC are solving AI's massive energy problem with breakthrough techniques that make machine learning faster, cheaper, and far more efficient. Their innovations could power the next generation of AI without breaking the power grid.
Scientists discovered how sea stars walk without a brain, and it could revolutionize how we build robots for extreme environments. Each of the creature's hundreds of tiny feet makes its own decisions based on what it feels.
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are revolutionizing stroke recovery by urging doctors to diagnose and treat painful muscle stiffness much earlier. This shift could help millions of stroke survivors walk, move, and reclaim their independence.
New research shows women can gain strength throughout their entire menstrual cycle, challenging popular "cycle syncing" advice. While small adjustments can help comfort, hormones don't block muscle growth at any point in the month. ##
Scientists at Caltech and USC created a medical imaging system that produces vivid 3D color images of tissue and blood vessels in under a minute, without radiation or dyes. The breakthrough could transform how doctors detect cancer, monitor nerve damage, and study the brain.
Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is refusing to let a torn ACL end her Olympic dream, sharing intense rehab videos just days before her event. After a devastating crash last week, the 41-year-old is proving that determination might be her strongest muscle yet.
Doctors at USC are implanting lab-grown stem cells into the brains of Parkinson's patients to restore dopamine production and potentially reverse symptoms. The therapy could offer hope to over one million Americans living with this progressive disease.
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