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ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

HealthDay - Tue Aug 19, 11:47 PM ET

TUESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A daily dose of the erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil (Cialis) helped relieve lower urinary tract symptoms in men with signs of enlarged prostates, according to a new study.

  • Condoms are on display at a stand outside the Hidalgo subway station in Mexico City during an exhibition in the framework of the XVII International AIDS/HIV Conference. With new infections of HIV running at an average of 7,500 a day, the mission to brake the spread of the lethal virus is exploring new, even controversial paths, the world AIDS conference has heard.(AFP/Alfredo Estrella)
    Safe sex ring tone sings 'Condom, condom!' AP - Tue Aug 19, 8:47 AM ET

    NEW DELHI - A cell phone ring tone that sings "Condom, condom!" has been launched to promote safe sex in India, where condoms carry a strong social stigma and HIV and AIDS are growing problems, health experts said Tuesday.

  • A man on his mobile phone in Kolkata. A cellphone ringtone that chants "condom, condom!" has been launched in India to promote safe sex and tackle the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic(AFP/File)
    Condom ringtone launched in India AFP - Tue Aug 19, 3:35 AM ET

    NEW DELHI (AFP) - A cellphone ringtone that chants "condom, condom!" has been launched in India to promote safe sex and tackle the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic.

  • Two boxes with the new anti-impotence drug Cialis (tadafil) are pictured in a Munich pharmacy February 4, 2003. (Michael Dalder/Reuters)
    Impotence drug treats prostate enlargement: study Reuters - Tue Aug 19, 1:09 AM ET

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Impotence drugs may be able to help reduce the symptoms caused by enlarged prostates, such as trouble urinating, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

  • Statins Might Reverse ED in Some Men HealthDay - Fri Aug 15, 11:47 PM ET

    FRIDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Statins might quickly help reverse erectile dysfunction among men who have metabolic syndrome, new animal research suggests.

  • Chinese condoms on sale in Beijing. Beijing's health authorities distributed 400,000 free condoms in over 400 hotels in the Olympic city in a bid to raise awareness of safe sex and AIDS prevention, state media reported on Friday.(AFP/File/Peter Parks)
    Free condoms distributed in Beijing hotels: state media AFP - Fri Aug 15, 12:01 PM ET

    BEIJING (AFP) - Beijing's health authorities distributed 400,000 free condoms in over 400 hotels in the Olympic city in a bid to raise awareness of safe sex and AIDS prevention, state media reported on Friday.

  • Healthy Sex Life Can Extend Into 80s HealthDay - Wed Aug 13, 11:46 PM ET

    WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A satisfying sex life is possible as you age into your 70s and 80s, new research suggests.

  • Girls look at candles during an AIDS International Candlelight Memorial in Belgrade May 18, 2008. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
    Gift cards key to new AIDS prevention strategy AP - Fri Aug 8, 5:46 PM ET

    ATLANTA - Could the AIDS virus be stopped with gift cards? Desperate for a way to stop the escalating spread of HIV among young gay men, public health officials are looking to novel strategies, such as enlisting local gay opinion leaders to urge their peers to practice safe sex.

  • An Iraqi father steadys his son as he undergoes a circumcision at a clinic in Baghdad on July 13. Circumcision appears to offer men even greater protection against the AIDS virus than thought and also partially shield them against a common sexually-transmitted disease, two studies presented at the world AIDS conference said Thursday.(AFP/File/Ahmad al-Rubaye)
    Male circumcision could be even greater boon than thought AFP - Thu Aug 7, 10:14 PM ET

    MEXICO CITY (AFP) - Circumcision appears to offer men even greater protection against the AIDS virus than thought and also partially shield them against a common sexually-transmitted disease, two studies presented at the world AIDS conference said Thursday.

  • Two hairdressers cut the hair of clients during an exibition of the "Hairdressers Against Aids" program at the Global Village in Mexico City on August 5, 2008, at the XVII International AIDS/HIV Conference.(AFP/Ronaldo Schemidt)
    Grassroots networking at heart of AIDS meeting AFP - Wed Aug 6, 12:13 PM ET

    MEXICO CITY (AFP) - With her immaculate face, cheekbones to die for and slim legs showcased by a slinky black microskirt, Dr. Safelove is unforgettable as a promoter of safe sex among teenage girls.

  • Erectile dysfunction may be "normal" with age Reuters - Mon Aug 4, 2:22 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Erectile dysfunction may be a feature of normal aging in men, while urinary or bowel function doesn't necessarily decline with age, according to a Dutch study.

  • Participants march to protest against stigmatization, discrimination and homophobia past The Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, August 2, 2008. (Henry Romero/Reuters)
    Mexican sex workers want place at AIDS conference Reuters - Sun Aug 3, 2:38 PM ET

    MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A global AIDS conference that opens in Mexico City on Sunday is meant for people infected with HIV, but transsexual sex worker Elma Delea cannot get inside.

  • A box of Viagra, typically used to treat erectile dysfunction, is seen in a pharmacy in Toronto January 31, 2008. (Mark Blinch/Reuters)
    Impotence drugs help treat brain tumors: study Reuters - Mon Jul 28, 1:46 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Impotence drugs may help carry cancer-fighting drugs through the brain to treat malignant tumors, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.

  • Viagra pills. The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra has proven effective at combating sexual dysfunction in depressed women, according to a study published Tuesday.(AFP/HO/File)
    Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases HealthDay - Tue Jul 22, 11:47 PM ET

    TUESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) -- The drug that turned around the sex lives of many older men has proven in a small trial to also help women on antidepressants who experience sexual dysfunction.

  • The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra has proven effective at combating sexual dysfunction in depressed women, according to a study published Tuesday.(AFP/File)
    Women on antidepressants may benefit from Viagra AP - Tue Jul 22, 7:38 PM ET

    CHICAGO - Viagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills. The research involving 98 premenopausal women found Viagra helped with orgasm. But the benefits did not extend to other aspects of sex such as desire, researchers report in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.

  • Viagra helps depressed women: study AFP - Tue Jul 22, 3:08 PM ET

    CHICAGO (AFP) - The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra has proven effective at combating sexual dysfunction in depressed women, according to a study published Tuesday.

  • Viagra helps depressed women get satisfaction, too Reuters - Tue Jul 22, 2:53 PM ET

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Viagra, a popular anti-impotence pill, may help some women on antidepressants have better sex, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.