Impotence

Lots of erections prevent impotence in old age, uplifting study says

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Lots of erections prevent impotence in old age, uplifting study says

Now, this advice shouldn’t be too hard to follow. Regular erections could be the key to a good sex life in old age, a new study has found. The uplifting research, published this week in Science, found that connective tissue cells in the penis, called fibroblasts, play a vital role in erectile function. “Fibroblasts are … Read more

Impotence drugs that may kill off cancer cells could boost survival rates

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Impotence drugs that may kill off cancer cells could boost survival rates

Drugs routinely used to treat erectile dysfunction could boost survival rates in people with certain cancers by making their treatment more effective. Researchers at Southampton University have found that drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, which include Viagra, can potentially improve how well patients with oesophageal cancer respond to chemotherapy. The hope is it … Read more