A higher level of intramuscular fat infiltration in the thighs was associated with a higher risk of developing heart failure, in a new study. The association was independent of other cardiometabolic ...

Even though the inter-reliance of muscle function and cardiovascular health has long been understood, it is primarily limited to aspects of muscle strength on heart capacity. While muscle loss ...

Your thigh is made up of a few different groups of muscles. The thigh is an important part of your body because your thighs bear most of your body’s weight! It’s consequently important to keep your ...

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a ...

Axial T1-weighted bilateral thigh MR images and magnified frames providing a closer look at the areas in lateral aspects of quadriceps femoris muscles (knee extensors) from two obese, female ...

Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized. Signs and symptoms include a history of thigh swelling and/or hematoma and pain after minor injury in a patient who is anticoagulated.

Several things can cause numbness in your thigh, from muscle strain to underlying nerve conditions. Talk with a healthcare professional if the numbness doesn’t seem to improve over time. Numbness is ...

The thigh muscles are part of your upper legs and contain some of the most powerful structures in your body. However, they are prone to injuries if they’re overstrained or impacted while playing a ...