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If You Take Viagra You Are Less Likely To Suffer From A Heart Attack
Men who take Viagra, a drug to treat impotence, are less likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from heart failure, new research suggests.
Experts from the University of Manchester studied 6,000 diabetic patients who had been prescribed Viagra to treat impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction.
Although it is common for diabetics to have heart problems, the participants did not suffer as many incidents as similar patients not taking Viagra.
Viagra works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis.
Viagra belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) and experts believe this is the key ingredient which helps prevent damage to heart cells.
Professor Andrew Trafford said: ‘Heart failure is a devastating condition which means your heart is not pumping blood around your body as well as it used to.
It can really impact a person’s quality of life and currently the outlook for patients with heart failure is grim – worse than that of some cancers.
The team is now assessing whether the same drug can also prevent abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which are responsible for killing up to half of heart failure patients.
Previous research published in the journal BMC Medicine showed how Viagra (also known as sidenfil citrate) could help to prevent the heart increasing in size and changing shape in patients with a condition called left ventricular hypertrophy.
Our studies have shown that drugs normally used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, actually have a very pronounced effect in slowing the progression of heart failure as well as reducing the likelihood of fatal arrhythmias.
We have recently established that patients who receive Viagra or similar drugs for erectile dysfunction are also far less likely to then go on and die from a heart attack.’
Viagra was originally developed to treat heart conditions, but during original trails it was found to be more effective at treating erectile dysfunction.
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New Viagra Skin Patch
In 1998, Viagra was the first and only oral pill to be approved by the FDA to treat impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction.
Scientists have been trying for many years to develop new ways to get a drug like Viagra into the blood stream without going via the stomach to reduce the risk of side effects.
But a team at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, along with scientists at Cairo University have made a breakthrough and developed the first stick on patch to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), containing the same active ingredient in Viagra – Sildenafil Citrate.
The patch can take effect within minutes and still be effective beyond 10 hours, compared to Viagra which takes 30-60 minutes to take effect and is only effective for up to 4 hours.
Men will no longer suffer from the side effects which are caused by ingesting the little blue pill such as indigestion, migraines and headaches.
The new skin plaster, which can be worn on the upper arm or abdomen, has been tested on rats and the results were promising.
There are currently no indications as to when (or if) it will be approved for use in the UK.
If it does get approved, it will only be available as a Prescription Only Medication (POM) like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra.
So, until the patch actually becomes available, if you, or someone you love, have been diagnosed with ED, then perhaps prescription medication (such as Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra) would be an appropriate treatment.
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Could Metformin Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
Children who are at risk of developing type 1 diabetes will trail metformin to see if the cheap drug can prevent the disease.
The study will take part in Scotland which will involve children, aged 5 to 16, taking a simple blood test to determine whether they are at risk of developing the condition.
Scotland has the third highest rate of type 1 diabetes in the world.
If they are found to be at risk then they will be given the chance to take part in a clincal trail.
Metformin is the worlds most common prescribed medicine for diabetes.
The study will test whether metformin can stop the immune response from destroying beta cells.
Professor Wilkin, of the University of Exeter Medcial School, said: ‘We still have no means of preventing type 1 diabetes which, at all ages, results from insufficient insulin.
‘We all lose beta cells over the course of our lives, but most of us have enough for normal function.
‘However, if the rate of beta cell loss is accelerated, type 1 diabetes develops, and the faster the loss, the younger the onset of the condition.’
It has been estimated that 80,000 children worldwide develop type 1 diabetes each year.
Diabetes can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, kidney failure and erectile dysfunction in men.
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If you have any concerns regarding diabetes then you should speak to your GP.
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Would You Tell Your Friends Your Sex Secrets Or Intimate Health Issues?
It has been confirmed that women are more likely to talk about sex with their friends than their partners.
Women’s intimate health brand Balance Activ as part of BV Awareness Month have revealed that women won’t share sex secrets with their partners but will happily discuss with friends.
According to a study, 38% will reveal how often they have sex and 3 in 10 will give details such as where they have done the deed.
However, women are not as open to share details about intimate health matters.
Less than 1 in 5 women will discuss this with their friends as they fear they will be rejected or feel embarassed.
In a bid to encourage more women to talk about intimate health issues, Balance Activ and Dr Dawn Harper have organised its ‘Time to Talk’ campaign, in conjunction with BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) Awareness Month.
It isn’t just women who shy away from talking about sexual health matters – only 6% of men talk about these issues.
Some men feel embarassed to speak to their partners or GP about sexual health problems such as erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
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World Health Day 2016 – Beat Diabetes
World Health Day is on 7th April 2016 and is organised by WHO (World Health Organization).
This year’s focus is to raise awareness about the rise in diabetes and the consequences the noncommunicable disease has.
Diabetes is a condition when a person’s blood sugar levels become too high.
The lifelong condition is incurable but can be treated and controlled.
It is estimated that 1 in 11 people have the disease and is more common in men than women.
From 1980 to 2014, the number of adults worldwide with diabetes had quadrupled from 108 million to 422 million.
Experts believe the huge rise is due to growing obesity rates.
It is estimated that 5 million people will have diabetes in the UK by 2025.
There are a number of medical conditions associated with diabetes such as heart disease, kidney disease and erectile dysfunction.
Dr Etienne Krug, of WHO, to the BBC: ‘Diabetes is a silent disease, but it is on an unrelenting march that we need to stop.
‘We can stop it, we know what needs to be done, but we cannot let it evolve like it does because it has a huge impact on people’s health, on families and on society.’
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If you are overweight (BMI 28 and over) and tried dieting and excerise but still haven’t had success – please go to www.ukmeds4u.com for a free consultation for other weightloss options.
Psoriasis Could Increase The Risk Of Erectile Dysfunction
According to NHS Choices, psoriasis is a skin condition that affects around 2% of people in the UK.
Psoriasis causes raised, flaky, red patches on the skin.
The patches can appear anywhere on your body, but are typically on the elbow, scalp, knees and lower back.
Scientist have now revealed that men with psoriasis have a higher chance of suffering from erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction is a condition where the penis does not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited.
Experts studied the sexual function in 191 men with psoriasis and 191 men who do not have the skin condition.
The results showed that 53% of men with psoriasis suffered from erectile dysfunction, compared to only 40% of those without psoriasis.
It is known that men with psoriasis are often obese or have other cardiovascular risk factors that may restrict blood flow in the body including the penis – which causes erectile dysfunction.
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Is Erectile Dysfunction Caused By A Man’s Relationship With His Mother?
Research has suggested that erectile dysfunction could be caused by the relationship a man has with his mother. 
The study, which was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, showed that a strained relationship with your mother as a child can cause sexual problems as an adult.
Charles University in Prague conducted a survery which found that men who didnt say ‘L’ word (love) until later in life had issues in the bedroom.
960 men, aged between 15 and 88, participated in the study and were asked about their sexual habits, their relationship with their mother and the age they fell in love.
The study concluded that: ‘The association of poorer current sexual function with (historical) older age at first being in love might suggest some enduring conflict regarding sexuality and/or intimacy.’
Which means that men who have more difficulties with sexual functions later in life had also tended to fall in love later on.
Regarding the relationship between men and their mothers, the study found: ‘One explanation for this finding is that psychogenic factors (when a physical illness stems from an emotional stress) may play a more important role.’
This means that if a man has emotional issues as a young man they may stem into physical issues in his later life.
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Can Cannabis Improve Your Sex Life?
Both women and men can experience sexual dysfunction. 
Female sexual dysfunction can include loss of desire, loss of arousal and problems with orgasm.
Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation are common male sexual dysfunctions.
There are various treatments for these conditions such as Viagra and Priligy.
According to a new survery, from the California medical marijuana company, it that been found that smoking cannabis can serve as a ‘natural’ aphrodisiac.
The results showed that 14% of people taking medical marijuana use the drug to boost their libido and women are more likely to use cannabis, rather than men, to enhance their sex drive.
New York City sexual therapist Dr Ian Kerner said: ‘For men who I work with who suffer from erectile disorder, smoking pot before they have sex can really help them relax and maintain erection.
Studies have shown that for women to go through the process of arousal and to reach orgasm, parts of the brain associated with stress, anxiety and high emotion deactivate.
For some people who can’t lower their anxiety on their own, pot helps them relax.’
However, Dr Kerner has stressed that the effects of cannabis on sex are very person-specific.
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Could Sildenafil Increase Skin Cancer Risk?
Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, was originally developed to treat heart conditions, but during original trials it was found to be more effective at treating erectile dysfunction (also known as impotence).
But now, scientists have warned that the drug could increase the risk of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany have discovered that Sildenafil can encourage tumors to grow more rapidly.
A recent study found that Sildenafil can stimulate skin cancer growth.
Sildenafil has a stimulating effect on the messenger molecule cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which promotes the growth of existing malignant melanomas.
The scientist came to this conclusion through animal experiments and human cell cultures.
Cells normally contain an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), that ensures the newly-formed cGMP is continuously broken down.
But, Sildenafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors.
Study author Professor Robert Feil said: ‘Taking sildenafil basically disables this brake.’
Consequently, the melanoma begins to grow more aggressively.
However, the study noted that there is no reason for men to stop taking PDE5 inhibitors to treat erectile dysfunction.
The researchers also have to take into account that the possibility that a higher incidence of skin cancer may be due to lifestyles, including sunbathing on holiday.
Professor Feil warned: ‘Ultimately, we should all be thinking about reducing our risk of skin cancer and cutting our exposure time to the sun, as well as using effective UV protection.’
Sildenafil is marketed as Viagra and was approved by FDA (The Food and Drug Administration) on 27th March 1988. Pfizer’s patent on Sildenafil expired on 21 June 2013.
If you are concerned that Sildenafil (Viagra) could increase the risk of skin cancer then there is other alternative prescription only medication for erectile dysfunction such as Cialis and Levitra.
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