Viagra For Alzheimer's?

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Story Updated: Jun 24, 2009

A study in mice shows that the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may help clear clogged neurons and improve memory in animals that have Alzheimer's-like disease. The results have not yet been put to the test in humans, but several animal research studies have suggested that Viagra and its cousins may improve neurological functioning.

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On Thursday, Jun 25 at 3:25 PM

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