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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A 20-cent diabetes drug could be the key to living longer, according to scientists. A series of trials from the American ...

Dr. Michael Weintraub, an obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone, told Insider that this makes the cheap, generic diabetes drug metformin a more apt comparison for berberine. The beneficial ...

Specifically, a pivotal discovery by CAS scientists in the field of aging has shown that metformin, commonly used for type 2 diabetes, can alleviate human cellular senescence, markedly slowing ...

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.