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Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, Otago Study Finds

Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Risk, Otago Study Finds

University of Otago researchers report that metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication, is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. The finding emerged from a large multi‑year analysis and adds to evidence of metformin’s potential protective effects beyond blood sugar control.

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Diabetes drug cuts prostate cancer risk