Cheap, decades-old drug could be secret to longevity: scientists

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Cheap, decades-old drug could be secret to longevity: scientists

A cheap drug used to treat diabetes may help you live a longer, healthier life, scientists believe.  Metformin, which helps people lower their blood sugar and treats Type 2 diabetes, could also protect against cancer, cognitive decline and heart disease. This is due to its anti-inflammatory effects, NPR reported. It costs less than a dollar a day under some insurance plans. Scientists are testing their hypothesis with a study called the TAME Tri…