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A study led by the Weizmann Institute of Science suggests sildenafil (Viagra) may prevent cancer cells from spreading by causing cholesterol to accumulate in recycling compartments, depriving tumors of cholesterol needed for invasion; while promising, clinical trials are needed to confirm it can reduce metastasis in patients.
A new study suggests that Viagra, a drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 60%. Researchers found that Viagra blocks an enzyme called PDE5, which is significantly increased in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. The drug also increases blood supply, potentially improving brain health and treating dementia. Another study revealed that Viagra lowers the risk of heart disease in men by up to 39% and reduces the risk of early death.