Is metformin a panacea?

Is metformin a panacea?

Have you ever wondered why certain drugs are called “wonder drugs”? Sometimes it’s because of the tremendous health benefits the drug provides for a particular condition, like insulin for type 1 diabetes or antibiotics for pneumonia. Or it may be...
New thinking about important blood tests

New thinking about important blood tests

Don’t be surprised if your doctor has a few changes in store for your routine blood work. Some tests may be added to or subtracted from your lab order this year, or your doctor may talk about interpreting the results a little differently. Here are several tests...