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·June 25, 2024·4 min read

CBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism Disorders

Cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. Both conditions, linked to autism spectrum disorder, saw improvements in speech, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. This promising study paves the way for potential new treatments with minimal side effects. Ongoing clinical trials aim to confirm these findings in humans.

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·March 18, 2024·7 min read

Metformin in Pregnancy: Mixed Outcomes for Developing Brain

A new study explored the effects of metformin, a common treatment for gestational diabetes, on offspring's brain development in a mouse model. While metformin benefits pregnant mothers with gestational diabetes, its impact on the children's brain development remains uncertain, with the study indicating no positive effects on the offspring.

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·September 23, 2020·6 min read

Metformin Treatment Linked to Slowed Cognitive Decline

Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, slows cognitive decline and reduces dementia risk in older people with diabetes.

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·February 11, 2020·6 min read

Human gut-in-a-dish model helps define ‘leaky gut,’ and outline a pathway to treatment

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.

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·June 3, 2019·3 min read

Diabetes drug alleviates anxiety in mice

Metformin, a common diabetes medication, shows promise for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

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·May 7, 2019·4 min read

Does insulin resistance cause fibromyalgia?

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.

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·January 9, 2019·5 min read

Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness

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.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Reversing Fetal Alcohol Damage After Birth

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.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Diabetes Drug May Help With Symptoms of Fragile X

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.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

How Restricting Calorie Intake May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s

Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing.