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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Nutritionist Warns Of Metformin's Impact On Overall Health, Recommends Tips
"Metformin is one of the most common drugs used and if you are taking metformin, you are at risk of certain nutritional deficiencies," says Lovneet Batra.
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Contraception: Planning To Start Birth Control Pills? Try These 4 Things First
In a post on Instagram, nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary lists the four hacks you need to follow three months before you jump on any medication like Metformin or OCPs.
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Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
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This Hormone Can Protect Women From Liver Cancer
The study suggested that adiponectin and metformin -- a common antidiabetic drug -- could be used as novel treatments for liver cancer.
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This Diabetes Drug Could Treat Heart Disease: Study
Metformin -- a drug commonly used to treat Type-2 diabetes -- might also be used to treat a specific form of heart failure known as preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF),
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Gastric Banding May Help Slow Down Prediabetes: 5 Diet Tips For Diabetes Management
The researchers said that gastric banding is as effective as taking a pill of Metformin, which is popularly taken to slow down prediabetes
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Scientists Find A Diabetes Drug That Can Treat Lung Disorders : Home Remedies For Pulmonary Fibrosis
Scientists have discovered that a drug, originally used for the treatment of diabetes, can reverse a fatal lung disorder. Using the drug metformin led to a lower fibrotic activity.
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Zydus Cadila's Anti-Diabetic Drug Gets USFDA Marketing Nod
The company has received tentative approval to market sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride.
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The Sulforaphane In Broccoli Can Help Cure Diabetes
Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli could be a new treatment for type 2 diabetes as it is believed to lower blood sugar levels by 10%.
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Sun Pharma Gets US Regulator's Nod For Generic Diabetes Treatment Drug
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has received a final nod from the US health regulator for its generic Metformin Hydrochloride extended release tablets used for treatment of diabetes, and plans to launch them in next few weeks in the American market.
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Marksans Pharma Gets US Regulator's Nod For Diabetes Drug
Marksans Pharma has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Metformin Hydrochloride tablets, used for treatment of diabetes, in the American market.
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Diabetes Drug May Help Rebuild Body After Heart Attack: Study
A common drug used by diabetes patients to prevent heart disease can be used to aid recovery from a heart attack, reveals a new study.
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Lupin Launches Generic Diabetes Drug in US
Drug firm Lupin has launched its Metformin HCl tablets, a diabetes drug, in the US market and is eligible for 180-days exclusivity for the product.
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Diabetes Drug May Slow Growth Of Pancreatic Cancer: Study
Researchers including those of Indian-origin may have uncovered a novel mechanism behind the ability of the diabetes drug metformin to inhibit the progression of pancreatic cancer.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Nutritionist Warns Of Metformin's Impact On Overall Health, Recommends Tips
"Metformin is one of the most common drugs used and if you are taking metformin, you are at risk of certain nutritional deficiencies," says Lovneet Batra.
-
Contraception: Planning To Start Birth Control Pills? Try These 4 Things First
In a post on Instagram, nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary lists the four hacks you need to follow three months before you jump on any medication like Metformin or OCPs.
-
Regulator Asks 5 Firms To Recall Diabetes Drug Over Carcinogen Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it has recommended five pharmaceutical firms to voluntarily recall their diabetes drug metformin after the agency found high levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity in some versions of the medication.
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This Hormone Can Protect Women From Liver Cancer
The study suggested that adiponectin and metformin -- a common antidiabetic drug -- could be used as novel treatments for liver cancer.
-
This Diabetes Drug Could Treat Heart Disease: Study
Metformin -- a drug commonly used to treat Type-2 diabetes -- might also be used to treat a specific form of heart failure known as preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF),
-
Gastric Banding May Help Slow Down Prediabetes: 5 Diet Tips For Diabetes Management
The researchers said that gastric banding is as effective as taking a pill of Metformin, which is popularly taken to slow down prediabetes
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Scientists Find A Diabetes Drug That Can Treat Lung Disorders : Home Remedies For Pulmonary Fibrosis
Scientists have discovered that a drug, originally used for the treatment of diabetes, can reverse a fatal lung disorder. Using the drug metformin led to a lower fibrotic activity.
-
Zydus Cadila's Anti-Diabetic Drug Gets USFDA Marketing Nod
The company has received tentative approval to market sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride.
-
The Sulforaphane In Broccoli Can Help Cure Diabetes
Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli could be a new treatment for type 2 diabetes as it is believed to lower blood sugar levels by 10%.
-
Sun Pharma Gets US Regulator's Nod For Generic Diabetes Treatment Drug
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has received a final nod from the US health regulator for its generic Metformin Hydrochloride extended release tablets used for treatment of diabetes, and plans to launch them in next few weeks in the American market.
-
Marksans Pharma Gets US Regulator's Nod For Diabetes Drug
Marksans Pharma has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Metformin Hydrochloride tablets, used for treatment of diabetes, in the American market.
-
Diabetes Drug May Help Rebuild Body After Heart Attack: Study
A common drug used by diabetes patients to prevent heart disease can be used to aid recovery from a heart attack, reveals a new study.
-
Lupin Launches Generic Diabetes Drug in US
Drug firm Lupin has launched its Metformin HCl tablets, a diabetes drug, in the US market and is eligible for 180-days exclusivity for the product.
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Diabetes Drug May Slow Growth Of Pancreatic Cancer: Study
Researchers including those of Indian-origin may have uncovered a novel mechanism behind the ability of the diabetes drug metformin to inhibit the progression of pancreatic cancer.
