Could Viagra, the widely used drug for erectile dysfunction, become part of the fight against cancer?

A new study suggests that sildenafil, commonly known by its brand name Viagra, may help slow the spread of cancer by limiting the ability of cancer cells to use cholesterol—an essential component that helps them migrate and form new tumors.

Researchers say the drug's anti-metastatic effects could become even stronger when combined with statins, which reduce cholesterol production. The findings, published in the journal Cancer Research, also indicate that patients taking sildenafil showed improved survival rates.

While the research is promising, scientists emphasize that more clinical studies are needed before Viagra can be recommended as a cancer treatment.

Viagra May Help Fight Cancer Spread? Scientists Discover Promising New Use for Sildenafil

Dietary changes can help lower cholesterol naturally, and some foods are particularly effective at reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Here are 7 foods that help do that.


7 Surprising Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally

According to a new study, drinking coffee from office machines may increase cholesterol levels due to high levels of cholesterol-boosting compounds. Watch this report for more details!

New study finds office coffee machine may be raising your cholesterol levels

Japan has issued a nationwide recall of a dietary supplement that lowers cholesterol amid concerns it could be linked to two deaths and more than 100 hospitalisations.

Japan recalls health supplement linked to two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations

Amid the rising clamour over weight-loss drugs and their side effects, new experimental drugs that supposedly reduce bad cholesterol levels have shown promising effects.

'Revolutionary': Scientists have developed two promising medications for 'bad' cholesterol

As per a new study, the "good" HDL cholesterol is not as healthy as experts once believed. The new study, which was published in Neurology on Wednesday (Oct 4), discovered that having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol increases the risk of dementia in older adults.

'Good' cholesterol not good? HDL deemed a dementia risk, suggests new study

Maintaining a healthy body weight and increasing HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol levels can help lower the risk of Covid-19 infections, claim researchers in a new study.

Body weight, 'bad' cholesterol new risk factors for coronavirus

Treating younger people with high cholesterol levels may help reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke in later life, a major study showed Wednesday. Described as the "most comprehensive" review of its kind covering almost 400,000 patients over more than 40 years, the study in The Lancet said its findings on the link between cholesterol levels and ill health "may be particularly important in people under 45 years.

Treating cholesterol at an early stage reduces the risk of heart problems: Study

Tilapia is a freshwater fish consumed popularly in Eastern India and has been gaining popularity in American and continental cuisines. However, there are certain risks of consuming this delicacy according to some reports.

Is Tilapia fish bad for you?

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