Viagra

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors such as Viagra are best known for treating erectile dysfunction, but a study of nearly 270,000 men has added to the growing body of evidence that they may also protect the brain against developing Alzheimer's disease.

A new study has identified a link between using Viagra and reduced instances of Alzheimer’s disease. This is not the first time a beneficial link between Viagra and Alzheimer’s has been proposed but clinical trials will be needed to explore causality.

A new study has described how drugs traditionally used to treat erectile dysfunction may also improve the brain’s ability to clear toxic misfolded proteins linked with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

A new study is reporting that small daily doses of Viagra reduced the number of polyps by half in animal models predisposed to develop colorectal cancer. This intriguing off-label use adds a possible new chapter to the life of a drug infamously known for treating erectile dysfunction.

German medical researchers believe that Viagra may be useful for weight control.