@doctor.j.1: A young woman tragically died after collapsing near the finish line of the NYC Marathon, with rhabdomyolysis reported as the cause. But how can muscle breakdown become fatal? We look at three documented cases of severe exertional rhabdomyolysis and explain why sudden death is extremely rare. Plus, a common misconception about weightlifting: you don’t have to tear muscle fibers apart to make them grow. #Rhabdomyolysis #NYCMarathon #MuscleGrowth #ExerciseScience #MedicalScience

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Tuesday 03 November 2026 14:31:56 GMT