Are you one of those folks who’d rather face a lion than a dental chair? Well, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is a real thing. It’s more common than you might think. Many people get the jitters at the mere thought of a dental procedure, and it’s not just aboutContinue Reading

Alzheimer’s disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

Ek Ing/Shutterstock A recent study reported that sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same group called phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But other research has found no effect. Why isn’t the picture clear? And what can be concluded aboutContinue Reading