Metformin can help some people lose weight by decreasing appetite. Metformin may cause weight loss by changing gut bacteria that affect metabolism. Weight loss with metformin may also be due to ...

For some chronic cannabis users, a case of the munchies is the least of their problems. Over the past decade, ERs have seen a surge in regular tokers showing up with sudden, stomach-churning attacks ...

Objective The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effect of metformin on anthropometric indices, hormones and adipocytokine concentrations in children with overweight or obesity. Methods ...

Metformin blunted exercise-induced improvements in vascular insulin sensitivity, aerobic fitness, inflammatory markers, and fasting glucose levels in adults at high risk for metabolic syndrome, ...

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Taking metformin during menopause helps with hormone levels and metabolic health. Metformin's side effects include digestive upset and a metallic taste in the mouth. Research suggests that metformin ...

A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug. The program sharply reduced ...

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Metformin vs. Ozempic: What’s the Difference? Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus) are medicines that treat type 2 diabetes. They both lower blood sugar, but they work ...

During a 10-year follow-up, metformin use was associated with significantly lower risks for both dementia and all-cause mortality in patients with overweight or obesity. Metformin, the most widely ...