Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, slows cognitive decline and reduces dementia risk in older people with diabetes. Read More
A new 3D human gut organoid reveals the molecular system that keeps the intestinal linings sealed and how dysfunction can occur. Findings reveal the diabetes drug metformin can help strengthen the intestinal lining. Read More
Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Read More
Study finds a pathogenic relationship between insulin resistance and fibromyalgia. Treating fibromyalgia with metformin, a drug that combats insulin resistance, resulted in a dramatic reduction of pain levels for patients. Read More
A new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Read More
Researchers from Northwestern University reveal that, with the aid of two drugs, it may be possible to repair neurological damage caused as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The study reports both drugs help normalize genes that control DNA methyl transferase1 expression, an enzyme critical for brain development. Read More
Researchers report a common diabetes drug helped to restore protein production in the brain to normal levels and repaired brain connections in mouse models of Fragile X. Read More
Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing. Read More
