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Simple Physical Function Tests May Reveal Hidden Stroke Risk

New research using UK Biobank data suggests that low muscle strength, muscle loss, and slower walking pace are all associated with higher stroke risk, raising the possibility that routine physical function checks could i

Key Takeaways

Researchers analyzed data from more than 480,000 adults in the UK Biobank.
Low muscle strength, weaker grip, and slower walking pace were all associated with higher stroke risk.

DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

A Mediterranean-Diet Microbe Boosted Muscle Strength in Mice

Researchers identified a gut bacterium linked to stronger muscles in people and found that feeding it to mice improved their muscle strength, pointing to a possible future probiotic strategy.

Key Takeaways

Researchers linked a specific gut bacterium to stronger muscles in people.
Feeding that microbe to mice increased their muscle strength.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via livescience.com