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How metformin works and why it's effective for type 2 diabetes

Metformin is a safe and effective oral medication for people with type 2 diabetes. Here's how it ca…

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A 'miracle drug' used for diabetes prevention could also be a key to weight loss maintenance

Metformin has been called a "miracle drug" because of its low cost, minimal risks, and ability to s…

Julia Naftulin   


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A chart compares 2 popular weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and metformin from cost to risks and benefits

Ozempic and metformin are both popular weight loss drugs, but they work very differently, and only …

Hilary Brueck   


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People are taking a 20-cent 'wonder drug' to slow aging and lose weight. Some doctors say it's promising.

Metformin has been prescribed for decades to manage diabetes. But it may also be able to prevent ca…

Hilary Brueck   


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A 'miracle drug' used for diabetes and weight loss maintenance may play a role in reducing coronavirus deaths

University of Minnesota researchers believe the drug's anti-inflammatory properties has the potenti…

Julia Naftulin   


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A cheap drug used for anti-aging and weight-loss may also prevent long COVID, study finds

Metformin is a cheap, easy-to-access drug that used for diabetes, longevity, and losing weight. It …

Leah Rosenbaum   


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People are using a 20-cent diabetes drug to lose weight and reverse aging but it can cause explosive diarrhea

Biohackers are taking a 20-cent diabetes "wonder" drug hoping it'll keep cells young — but si…

Hilary Brueck   


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Diabetes drug effective in reducing severity in Covid patients: Study

Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, can help lower the odds of emergency departme…

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A diabetes medication that costs 6 cents a pill could become the next big anti-aging drug

"With all that knowledge, what's hard to imagine is one thing: The FDA doesn't consider aging as so…

Lydia Ramsey   


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Panacea Biotec launches generic diabetes treatment drug in India

New Delhi, Dec 10 () Drug firm Panacea Biotec on Tuesday said it has launched its VilACT brand tabl…

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes diabetes drug metformin as part of his anti-aging routine

Altman, whose company is behind ChatGPT, also eats a diet low in sugar, regularly lifts weights, an…

Aaron Mok   


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Unichem, Macleods Pharma recall drugs from US market

The reason for the voluntary ongoing nationwide is "failed impurities/degredation specifications. T…

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Berberine is being called 'nature's Ozempic' here's what the supplement actually does to your body

Berberine is a natural compound that's been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for thousands of ye…

Hilary Brueck   


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4 of the best ways to treat diabetes and lower blood sugar

The best ways to treat diabetes include taking insulin, using medication like metformin, getting re…

Kelly Burch   


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Tech titans who are trying to live forever might soon have new ammunition: Next-gen anti-aging pills

Longevity scientists are working on drugs that target senescent "zombie" cells, tamping them down o…

Hilary Brueck,Lakshmi Varanasi   


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Peter Thiel has invested millions in longevity research. Here's the billionaire's antiaging routine.

Peter Thiel's antiaging routine: He eats a paleo diet, works out with a trainer, and takes medicati…

Kate Hull   


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I'm a doctor who lost 25 pounds on Ozempic — then quit. Here's what happened after I stopped taking it.

What happens when you stop taking Ozempic? A doctor who quit the weight loss drug two months ago re…

Hilary Brueck   


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'My symptoms are almost reversed': Mounjaro and Ozempic could be game-changing drugs for women with PCOS

How drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic can be longterm treatments for women with PCOS and change their…

Ariel Schwartz   


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Do you have prediabetes? Take this test to gauge your risk and prevent type 2 diabetes

Prediabetes is a condition that develops before the onset of type 2 diabetes. Here's how to know if…

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