Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. For decades, the ambitious goal of regenerative medicine has been to replace damaged or lost tissues with healthy, functioning ...

Insulin resistance is one area under investigation. If you have been diagnosed with the condition, here’s how GLP-1s may help ...

As weight loss injectables become more widely available, many people wonder whether metformin is now outdated or whether ...

A sweeping Lancet review reveals how modern incretin-based drugs are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, delivering powerful weight loss while simultaneously protecting the heart, kidneys, ...

Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment ...

From online forums to the clinic, people have reported that diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can dramatically quell their compulsive behaviors—including cravings for alcohol ...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with staggering statistics that demand urgent attention. Every year, approximately 12.2 million new strokes are diagnosed globally, and one ...

A first-of-its-kind therapy that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes for up to three years has been approved for use by the NHS.

Doctors have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the commonest cause of blindness in western ...

Millions of Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. Simple screening at urgent care could change their futures.

Insulin, sulfonylureas, and TZDs are diabetes medications that may cause weight gain. But some, like metformin, may have weight loss potential. Others may be neutral to any weight changes. Weight ...