Common diabetes drug may help slow organ aging, monkey study shows

by Jayla Alejo | Sep 25, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Paul Ian Cross, PhD on September 22, 2024 — Fact checked by Harriet Pike, Ph.D. Metformin, a drug traditionally used to treat type 2 diabetes, has garnered significant attention for its potential anti-aging effects. Its mechanism...

Older migraine drugs more effective than some newer options, study finds

by Jayla Alejo | Sep 25, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Jessica Freeborn on September 24, 2024 — Fact checked by Amanda Ward. Finding the right medication to help with migraine attacks can make all the difference in symptom relief. Experts are interested in finding the best medication...

Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins, study finds

by Jayla Alejo | Sep 18, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Corrie Pelc on September 17, 2024 — Fact checked by Amanda Ward. Statins are a type of medication that help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — or “bad” cholesterol — in the body. This helps keep the arteries clear...

3-in-1 blood pressure drug may be more effective than current standard care

by Jayla Alejo | Sep 12, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Corrie Pelc on September 6, 2024 — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD Researchers estimate that about 1.28 billion adults around the world have hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. There are a variety of medications...

A diabetes drug may help prevent dementia, new research shows

by Jayla Alejo | Sep 4, 2024 | What's New

Medical News Today Article Written by Tim Newman on September 2, 2024 — Fact checked by Amanda Ward. The results of a new large-scale study published in The BMJ suggest that a relatively new diabetes drug might reduce the risk of developing dementia in people with...