Metformin slowed aging in monkeys by improving cellular function The drug preserved brain structure and improved cognitive abilities Human trials are essential to explore metformin’s anti-aging ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that metformin may help slow down aging in certain organs, at least in monkeys. Scott Olson/Getty Images In a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys ...

BOSTON – A new study finds metformin, a popular diabetes drug that's taken by millions of Americans, may slow aging. Metformin is taken by mouth and is often the first medication chosen to ...

In a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, researchers have shown that metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, can slow aging in multiple organs, including the brain.

A new study shows that metformin, a commonly used diabetes drug, may potentially slow aging in the bodies and brains of monkeys. While more research is needed to confirm these findings in humans, the ...