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

A promising new drug is raising hopes for bladder cancer patients by potentially reducing the need for life-changing surgery. Researchers say the treatment could mark a significant step forward in cancer care, offering patients an alternative approach while improving quality of life.

Could this breakthrough transform the future of bladder cancer treatment? Here's what the latest findings reveal.

:ngame-changer for Bladder Cancer Patients?

Is there a way to deliver prescription drugs to hard-to-reach places inside the human body? Medical science could soon allow doctors to deploy tiny, self-propelled ‘microrobots’ to do the job.

Microrobots, smaller than human hair, could soon be used to treat humans

A cornea made from pig collagen has restored the sight of 20 people from India and Iraq. Reports say that the treatment is accessible for low and middle-income countries.

WION Fineprint | Cornea made from pig skin restores sight, minimally invasive treatment

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

:ngame-changer for Bladder Cancer Patients?

Microrobots, smaller than human hair, could soon be used to treat humans

WION Fineprint | Cornea made from pig skin restores sight, minimally invasive treatment