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Viagra, Cialis May Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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Could drugs that give a boost to men's sexual performance help them stave off Alzheimer's disease?
That's the main finding from a study suggesting that erectile dysfunction meds like Cialis, Levitra and Viagra might lower the odds for the memory-robbing illness.
Th...
Viagra, Cialis Plus a Heart Med Could Be a Dangerous Combo
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Taking nitrates for heart problems alongside erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra or Cialis could be a prescription for trouble, a new study warns.
Men who combine the two types of medications have a higher risk of death or suffering a heart-related health emergency, r...
Impotence in Younger Men Often a Sign of Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2023
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It's known that older men with type 2 diabetes have higher odds for erectile dysfunction, or ED. Now, new research suggests problems in the bedroom for younger men may signal undiagnosed prediabetes or diabetes.
Researchers found that men 40 and younger with ED have abou...
Erectile Troubles in Middle Age a Bad Sign for Men's Brains
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 2, 2023
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been tied to an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, research suggests that erectile woes during late middle age may also be linked to a man's chances of developing memory issues later on.
“Because s...
Peyronie's Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2023
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Many men have likely never heard of Peyronie's disease, but they might want to brush up on this condition because it causes the penis to curve abnormally during an erection.
Peyronie's disease typically affects men over 30, and it appears to be caused by the build-up of ...
Artificial Penis Tissue Restores Function in Pig Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 5, 2023
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A new study on pigs shows promise for repairing penile injuries in humans.
Scientists in China developed a synthetic tissue that reportedly repairs injuries and restores normal erectile function in pigs. This artificial tunica albuginea (ATA) mimics a fibrous sheath of t...
Could Viagra, Cialis Raise Men's Odds for Eye Trouble?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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Men, you may be thinking mostly about your performance in the bedroom when you take drugs like Viagra and Cialis, but you might want to be on the lookout for vision problems that can crop up once you start taking them.
For Men, Vaping May Be a Downer in the Bedroom
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2021
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Vaping can be tough on the lungs, but new research warns of another possible danger to men: It may more than double the risk for erectile dysfunction.
After tracking erectile dysfunction (ED) risk among nearly 25,000 men aged 20 and older, investigators found that even v...
Change in the Kitchen Could Help Men in the Bedroom
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2021
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The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain.
But there's another benefit that might be of particular interest to men.
Following a Mediterranean diet can lower a man's future risk of erectile dys...
Sales of ED Drugs Boomed During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- June 25, 2021
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Think the sex lives of Americans took a hit during the pandemic? Think again.
New research finds there's been a jump in sales of erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, especially Cialis (tadalafil), in the United States over the past year.
"We saw a huge spike in sales...
New Coronavirus Lingers in Penis and Could Cause Impotence
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2021
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Men now have one more compelling reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine - doctors suspect the new coronavirus could make it hard to perform in the bedroom.
How? Coronavirus infection is already known to damage blood vessels, and vessels that supply blood to the penis appe...
Could Viagra Help Men With Heart Disease Live Longer?
- Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- March 23, 2021
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Those little blue pills were designed to help men experiencing impotence. But Viagra and drugs like it might also lower the risk of dying or experiencing a new heart attack in men with heart disease, according to new Swedish research.
"Potency problems are common in old...
Could Viagra, Cialis Help Boost Colon Cancer Survival?
- Alan Mozes
- August 20, 2020
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra may do more than restore sexual function -- they may also prolong the lives of men with colon cancer.
That's the conclusion of a new Swedish study, which reported that the risk of premature death dr...
Viagra Doesn't Solve All Sexual Problems, Men Discover
- Steven Reinberg
- July 20, 2020
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Viagra, the wonder drug for men suffering from impotence, is not a cure for all sexual health ills, a new study shows.
Since it hit the scene, men aren't complaining about erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation as much as low sexual desire and curvature of the...
Could Viagra, Cialis Work Largely by Placebo Effect?
- Dennis Thompson
- March 26, 2020
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Until the discovery of Viagra, men with erectile dysfunction were largely left with the impression that their sexual problems were all in their head.
That might still be somewhat true, even in this age of little blue pills, a new paper argues.
A good number...
Testosterone Supplements Won't Help Most Men, Doctors' Group Says
- Amy Norton
- January 7, 2020
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Testosterone therapy is no fountain of youth for older men, though it might help some who are impotent.
That's according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians -- the first from the group to address the issue of treating age-related "low T."
...
AHA News: Erectile Dysfunction May Up the Odds for Irregular Heartbeat
- November 19, 2019
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Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to be diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular or quivering heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. The condition affects up...
Concussions May Leave Former NFL Players With Another Issue: Impotence
- Dennis Thompson
- August 26, 2019
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Low testosterone is not something most people typically associate with NFL players.
But repeated concussions from professional football appear to be damaging the sex life of players, causing erectile dysfunction and lowering their levels of the male hormone, a new st...
FDA Approves Second Drug to Help Women With Low Libido
- E.J. Mundell
- June 22, 2019
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave its approval to Vyleesi, the second medication so far approved to help women with low sexual desire.
In a news release, the FDA said that Vyleesi (bremelanotide) is a drug that would be administered by injection pr...
Help for Impotence Starts With Frank Talk With Doctor
- Steven Reinberg
- June 18, 2019
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Erectile dysfunction is often treatable, but many men hesitate to discuss it with their doctor.
What's more, doctors don't often bring it up with their patients, according to Dr. Susan MacDonald, a urological surgeon at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center.
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When Your Partner Has Erectile Dysfunction
- Len Canter
- April 1, 2019
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Men often have a hard time acknowledging erectile dysfunction, or ED. But it can leave their partner feeling confused or even blaming themselves for something not within their control.
First, know that while the odds of ED rise after age 50, many men experience norma...
Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Might Raise Depression Risk
- Steven Reinberg
- March 19, 2019
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Hormonal treatment can help control prostate cancer but may increase a man's risk of depression, a new study by Danish researchers suggests.
Male hormones, such as testosterone, are known to fuel the growth of prostate tumors. So doctors use drugs to reduce hormone ...