Rutgers scientists found that metformin can blunt many of the metabolic and cardiovascular improvements normally produced by exercise. Participants who took the drug saw reduced gains in fitness, ...

As a front-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, metformin is among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. In 2021 alone, clinicians wrote more than 91 million orders for the medication ...

(CBS Local)-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating to see if a prescription drug used to treat diabetes is contaminated with traces of a chemical linked to cancer. The ...

Overall, the study concludes that metformin may limit some of the vascular and metabolic benefits of exercise, affecting both large arteries and small capillaries. The findings highlight a growing ...

Metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, may have unexpected effects on the brain, in addition to its known role in ...

Some laboratories voluntarily recalled certain lots of the prescription drug Metformin Extended Release (ER) because it may contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above an acceptable intake limit.

Metformin, an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often prescribed off-label for weight loss. It helps to control blood sugar by reducing both the amount of glucose produced by the liver ...

Metformin is an unassuming hero of modern medicine. For more than 60 years, this humble pill has been a mainstay of diabetes care, helping millions of people manage their blood sugar. It lowers blood ...

People with chronic diabetic foot ulcers may soon have a new way to help their wounds heal faster. A new study from Michigan ...

The surprising findings could improve how doctors manage type 1 diabetes and ease the significant burden that people with the condition face when using insulin alone. In their published paper in ...