Metformin, which helps people lower their blood sugar and treats type 2 diabetes, could also protect against cancer, cognitive decline and heart disease.
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Studies suggest people who take metformin for diabetes may be at lower risk for cancer, heart disease and dementia. Now researchers aim to test if it prevents age-related diseases in healthy people.
Researchers at the American Federation for Aging Research are launching the TAME trial, a six-year series of studies aimed to see if cheap diabetes drug Metformin can increase lifespan.