A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
by New Hampshire Public Radio
New Hampshire Public Radio— 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.
NPR—Cheap longevity drug? Researchers aim to test if metformin can slow down aging : Shots - Health News. 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.
The Conversation—Australia will trial 'age assurance' tech to bar children from online porn. What is it and will it work?. The Australian government will test tools to shield kids from inappropriate material online. Even though there’s no one easy fix, these checks could help.
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