Fountains of Youth News

Metformin may minimize muscle loss in extended periods of bed rest

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 24-Jul-2023

Improvements seen in muscle size and collagen deposits in older people with atrophy

Diabetes medication metformin could lower long COVID risk by 41%, study suggests

New Scientist - 09-Jun-2023

Metformin may function as an anti-inflammatory and potentially reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2

Unraveling the long-term impacts of metformin on lifespan: a 20-year study

Live Forever Club - 16-May-2023

Extensive analysis reveals an initial benefit to longevity that diminishes, then reverses, over time

Peter Attia comments on Danish metformin study that does not find benefit to general population

Peter Attia website - 11-Mar-2023

Original study was subject to bias due to exclusion of participants who progressed to multiple therapies

Metformin misinterpreted as antiaging drug via animal studies, TAME heads for future trials

SENS Research Foundation - 04-Oct-2022

More than 90% of drugs safe and effective when tested in experimental animals fail in human testing

NIH awarded OMRF $3 million to study anti-aging abilities of a diabetic drug

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) - 13-Jul-2022

Investigation of ability of metformin, a diabetic drug to slow the process of aging

Theranos ceased for fooling investors with a blood-testing device that never worked

BBC - 04-Jan-2022

Founder convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to several years in prison

Anti-5G products claims to be protective but actually emit harmful radiation

Independent - 18-Dec-2021

Dutch authorities warned the use of these necklaces, bracelets and sleep masks

Illegal yohimbine and synephrine pills found online without health warning labels

Guardian - 25-Aug-2021

Products promising weight loss are for sale on internet; users may face health complications

Lifespan.io interviews Dr. Nir Barzilai about metformin, longevity genes and more

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Jun-2021

Optimistic on ageing research and a breakthrough human trial to extend healthspan

Has Metformin received too much of an attention as an anti ageing drug?

Fight Aging! - 14-Jan-2021

Studies show promise with metformin - tiny positive outcomes with side effects

Activewear brand Lorna Jane makes 'anti-virus' claims: taken to court

BBC - 23-Dec-2020

Such claims made by trusted companies without a scientific basis mislead the public

Nurse turned healer made false claims to cure the incurable

Metro - 04-Dec-2020

Not only is there no cure for AD, worse, there could be harmful ingredients in miracle tonics

Age limits health span benefits of metformin in worms

Medical Xpress - 12-Nov-2020

Scientists link metformin toxicity with age in young,old non diabetic organisms

Metformin with Resistance Training- To do or not to do?

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 29-Oct-2020

Metformin might inhibit muscle building but makes gene expression more youthful

Josh Mitteldorf on monitoring blood glucose while taking metformin and berberine

Aging Matters - 31-Aug-2020

Eating habits and exercise alter blood glucose levels - wearables may help get a rough idea

Bayshore latest drug maker to recall metformin after carcinogens found

FiercePharma - 21-Aug-2020

A good example of why you have to be careful buying meds - even big pharma has problems.

Crowdsourced samples of metformin from USA contain unacceptable levels of NDMA

New York Times - 27-May-2020

Found only in extended-release versions of metformin, immediate-release versions are okay

Metformin alleviates inflammaging by promoting autophagy

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 14-May-2020

With the positive results, drug holds great promise for promoting healthy ageing

Metformin repairs metabolic and mitochondrial defects in myotonic dystrophy

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 16-Apr-2020

New hope for sufferers of disorders that negatively impact metabolism

NHS warns the public about Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop lab

Huffington Post - 30-Jan-2020

She's not a doctor or scientist, so listen to the people who are

Can we treat the ageing process or not? That's the question

UCSF - 02-Jan-2020

John Newman, UCSF asst prof & Buck Institute researcher, explains upcoming ageing interventions

Calorie restriction can restore myelin on demyelinated nerves

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 22-Nov-2019

Tested in mouse model - but it's a good starting point

Treating with rapamycin improves blood flow to the brain in rats

Science Daily - 06-Nov-2019

Blood circulation in the brain didn't deteriorate even a bit for 15 months

US doctor opens online anti-ageing clinic

CNBC - 06-Oct-2019

We need proactive longevity doctors in the UK to advise on best approaches at an individual level