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A head-to-head trial tested whether changing what people eat could reshape the gut microbiome and influence two of…
How to check eligibility in $96.5 million prescription drug settlement
Nebraskans could be eligible for piece of $96.5 million prescription drug settlement The Attorney General’s Office alleges companies…
Early diabetes drug treatment links to better survival after diagnosis thresholds
New Korean health-screening data suggest prompt antidiabetic treatment after type 2 diabetes thresholds are crossed may improve survival,…
Four OICR-funded studies explore transformative approaches in cancer care
Four new research studies funded by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) will deliver cutting-edge innovations by…
Metformin targets the gut instead of the liver to lower glucose
For decades, physicians and scientists thought metformin, the leading Type 2 diabetes medication taken by millions worldwide, mainly…
Study identifies new genes linked to severe pregnancy sickness
The USC research team that recently identified the hormone-encoding gene GDF15 as a key driver of pregnancy sickness has identified…
Metformin mimics exercise-related metabolic effects in prostate cancer patients
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise’s core…
Postbiotics may help treat PCOS by restoring microbiome balance
A growing body of research suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the hormonal and metabolic disruptions seen…
How diabetes medications may influence cancer risk and progression
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver,…
Scientists Just Discovered a Surprising Side Effect of a Popular Diabetes Drug
Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Getty Images. EatingWell Design. Key Points Metformin may blunt blood vessel…
Metformin, Meaning, Uses, Latest News
Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication (biguanide). Read more about Metformin, Meaning, Uses, Latest News. Metformin Latest News Metformin…
Scientists warn common diabetes drug may be cancelling out benefits of exercise
A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be blunting the beneficial effects of exercise in patients, a new study…