Common cheap drug taken by millions ‘mimics strenuous exercise’ – study finds even in people doing nothing

Metformin mimics the beneficial effects of exercise and could offer hope to thousands of patients, a surprising new study finds

Zoe Hardy, Health Reporter, Foreman Ciaran, Reporter Release date: 07:33 EDT, April 7, 2026 | Update date: 08:03 EDT, April 7, 2026 Prescription tablets, already available on the NHS, could help manage weight and protect the heart, even in inactive people, and mimic the benefits of exercise. Metformin, which is taken by nearly three million … Read more

New study finds this daily habit may slow aging

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This article contains affiliate links. If you click on such links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Study Finds Daily Multivitamin May Slow AgingMementoJpeg – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue on some items through these links.” Research has shown that taking a multivitamin regularly can slow … Read more

As Medicaid cuts loom, new OHSU study finds diabetics at risk

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When people with diabetes lose health insurance, their condition doesn’t just get worse; In a new study, OHSU researchers say it gets even worse. Researchers say the findings demonstrate how quickly insurance coverage interruptions can disrupt treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, which require regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and consistent access to treatment. The … Read more

New report finds Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals

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More than 400 hospitals across the country are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill,” according to an analysis by the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more