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A common diabetes medication may protect aging eyes from one of the leading causes of blindness. People over 55 taking metformin were significantly less likely to develop macular degeneration over five years.
A medication that's helped millions manage diabetes for six decades just revealed a stunning second talent. Researchers have discovered metformin also works in the brain, opening new doors for treating neurological conditions.
A cheap diabetes drug that's been around for 100 years is helping people with type 1 diabetes use significantly less insulin each day. Scientists are now racing to understand why it works so they can help even more patients.
A cheap, widely available diabetes medication could save millions from the most common cause of blindness in older adults. Researchers found metformin reduces age-related macular degeneration progression by more than a third.
Women taking Ozempic-type drugs with hormone therapy slashed their uterine cancer risk by two-thirds compared to hormones alone. The discovery could spare thousands from surgery and offer new protection against the most common gynecologic cancer.
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New research shows that people with type 2 diabetes are often low in key nutrients, with vitamin D topping the list. The findings could help millions manage their health better through simple dietary changes.
Namibia's health ministry has delivered 37 essential medicines to hospitals and clinics nationwide, ending shortages that left chronic disease patients without treatment. The shipment includes life-saving drugs for diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy, and even snake bites.
After nearly a century of confusion, a common hormone disorder affecting 170 million people finally has an accurate name. The global medical community just replaced "polycystic ovary syndrome" with a term that reflects what the condition actually does to the body.
Three new VA studies bring hope to thousands of Veterans, from cutting suicide risk during military transition to potential HIV breakthroughs and unexpected diabetes drug benefits. Each discovery opens doors to better, longer lives.
Michael Clinton spent three years researching longevity hotspots worldwide and transformed his own health routine based on what he learned. His journey to places where people regularly live past 100 revealed surprisingly simple habits anyone can adopt.
A groundbreaking study analyzed over 8,900 patients and discovered diseases affect women and men through completely different biological pathways. This research could finally end one-size-fits-all medicine and create treatments tailored to each person.