Does This Popular Pill Lower Risk of Death in Men?

An observational study found a popular medication for men reduces death risk, but it was funded by industry. Fortunately, you may be able to harness the beneficial effects naturally.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• A study funded by drug company Sanofi found treatment with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), such as Viagra, lowers the risk of death in men

• The study was observational, so it can’t confirm that the reduced death risk was caused by the pills

• Sanofi markets the PDE-5is avanafil (Stendra), so it’s far from an unbiased study

• Viag…