By Zhané Slambee Published: September 06, 2026 For decades, metformin has occupied a modest, highly functional corner of modern medicine. As an inexpensive, widely prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes, it has safely and reliably helped millions of people manage their blood glucose levels. However, over the past several years, the drug has quietly migrated…
When most people hear the term "type 2 diabetes," their minds immediately drift toward dietary restrictions, blood glucose monitors, and insulin regulation. For decades, metabolic health and reproductive health have largely been treated as two entirely separate medical domains—one handled by endocrinologists focusing on metabolism, and the other managed by gynecologists focusing on fertility and…
GLOBAL HEALTH & NUTRITION — In an era where lifestyle medicine is increasingly taking center stage in clinical guidelines, a robust new meta-analysis out of the University of Otago offers compelling evidence for a humble dietary staple. According to the comprehensive review of 24 randomized controlled trials encompassing nearly 2,000 adult participants, incorporating roughly half…
