Top News
Stay current on the latest developments in ED research, treatment, and medications.
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Yahoo, Google want more leeway for drug advertising
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages. Read Summary > -
Plastics chemical linked to ED
The chemical--called Bisphenol-A (BPA)--has received attention from health experts and has been linked to brain damage, obesity, and prostate cancer. Read Summary > -
New guidelines support use of ED drugs
Guidelines published by the American College of Physicians say that doctors should prescribe medications for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) unless the patient is on nitrate therapy. Read Summary > -
Spider venom may be the next ED treatment
A bite from the Brazilian wandering spider causes an erection that can last hours, and now researchers say the spider's toxin may lead to a new treatment for erectile dysfunction. Read Summary > -
TV drug ads are increasing--and so are concerns
Pharmaceutical companies are spending more money on television drug ads than ever before, but some patient advocates and doctors say the ads are damaging to both patients and the healthcare system. Read Summary > -
Senate Finance Committee rejects public healthcare option
Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option. Read Summary > -
9 tips for clinical trial volunteers
Experts say many patients can benefit from the supervised care and chance to try a new medication. Read Summary > -
Topical ED cream shows promise
A new topical cream may relieve symptoms of ED for men who are not able to take oral medications. Read Summary >
