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The 2p pill that could slash your risk of arthritis by a quarter

Metformin has been used since the 1950s to treat diabetes , but a new study of 350,000 Britons, shows it reduces the risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis - wear and tear of the joints - by 24 per cent.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 19, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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