Millions of people take metformin, a Type 2 diabetes medication that lowers blood sugar. The "wonder drug" has also been shown to slow cancer growth, improve COVID outcomes and reduce inflammation.

“This research significantly advances our understanding of metformin’s mechanism of action,” Chandel said. “While millions of people take metformin, understanding its exact mechanism has been a ...

Not really. "Metformin and Ozempic are both medications used to treat type 2 diabetes, but they differ significantly in their composition, mechanisms of action, effectiveness for weight loss ...

Metformin might protect against skin cancer by regulating mechanisms that block cancer cells' access to energy and nutrients, or by blocking the ability of cancer cells to grow and proliferate ...

Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2010;5(3):331-342. Metformin also forms the cornerstone of dual therapy and is used extensively in combination with several classes of OADs. The safety and efficacy of ...

Metformin is now the most widely prescribed pill for type 2 diabetes, researchers said in background notes. Previous studies have suggested that metformin might lower a person’s risk of skin cancer.