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 sub...

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.

In a new study, taking