The NHS has a word of warning on its website for anyone who is taking metformin, though it is especially aimed at people who are taking the commonly prescribed pill for a long time. Metformin is a ...

A drug that has been prescribed for more than 60 years to manage type 2 diabetes may be working in an unexpected way – through the brain, according to a recent study that could reshape how doctors and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Metformin lowered the risk for long COVID in adults with overweight or obesity across several analyses. More ...

Previous studies on the protective benefits of metformin in AMD have produced mixed results. In this study, patients prescribed metformin had a similar risk of AMD development and progression compared ...

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has informed the drug controllers of states and Union Territories that the antidiabetic fixed dose combination (FDC) of voglibose 0.2 mg and metformin Hcl ...

Metformin, the world’s most widely used diabetes drug, has long been recognized for its surprising range of benefits beyond lowering blood sugar, from reducing inflammation to lowering cancer risk.

Metformin vs. Ozempic: What’s the Difference? Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus) are medicines that treat type 2 diabetes. They both lower blood sugar, but they work ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) --Medical science continues to develop new and innovative ways to boost health and well-being, but a relatively old drug -- metformin -- may hold the key to human longevity and ...

Metformin is a generic prescription drug that works to treat type 2 diabetes by helping lower your blood sugar levels. Your response to this drug may vary based on your medical history and diagnosis.

During a 10-year follow-up, metformin use was associated with significantly lower risks for both dementia and all-cause mortality in patients with overweight or obesity. Metformin, the most widely ...

Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture of how it works. Scientists at Baylor College of ...