4. May Extend Your Lifespan No, taking metformin isn’t a fountain of youth, but some studies suggest that the diabetes drug may indirectly support longevity (i.e., how long you live). How? Well ...

Metformin is prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It's a generic medication available as the brand-name drugs Fortamet and Glumetza. It comes as an oral tablet. The cost of metformin can vary, but ...

A new study this month shows that metformin may potentially slow aging in the body and brain of monkeys. While more research in humans will be needed to confirm these findings, the drug is both ...

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy®, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all ...

BOSTON – A new study finds metformin, a popular diabetes drug that's taken by millions of Americans, may slow aging. Metformin is taken by mouth and is often the first medication chosen to ...

A team of biologists affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a colleague in the U.S., has found that ...

Serious side effects of metformin are rare. Less serious side effects, like digestive issues and headaches, are common, but these usually go away with time. You can reduce the chances of side ...

Estudos apresentados no 79º Congresso da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia (SBC) 2024, realizado em Brasília, mostraram que ...

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