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</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=01-Oct-2007-356</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:20:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED &apos;could mean diabetic nerve damage&apos;</title><description>ED could be a sign of diabetic nerve damage, it has been revealed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=01-Oct-2007-357</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:19:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Expert offers ED treatment tips</title><description>More than half of 40-something men suffer from a form of erectile dysfunction (ED), according to one expert.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=28-Sep-2007-355</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:19:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Man accused of stealing Viagra</title><description>A 20-year-old man has been charged with breaking into a pharmacy and stealing drugs and cash worth $25,000 (about &amp;#163;13,000).</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=27-Sep-2007-351</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:18:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Charity launches new sex and relationships campaign</title><description>In an effort to better education people in England about sex and relationships, Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new promotional campaign.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=26-Sep-2007-348</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:09:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Nutrition can help combat depressions&apos;</title><description>A balanced diet can help prevent depression, according to an expert from a mental health charity.&lt;br&gt;
</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=25-Sep-2007-344</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:17:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr explains ED</title><description>Most commonly associated with men aged 40 and over, erectile dysfunction (ED) can affect men from the adolescent age, an expert has said.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=24-Sep-2007-342</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:16:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra manufacturer to study diabetes</title><description>Pfizer has announced it will collaborate with the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) on a research programme into cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes.&lt;br&gt;
</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=21-Sep-2007-339</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:10:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cialis manufacturer see sales improve</title><description>Pharmaceutical giant Ely Lilly has said its sales figures for China demonstrate that the company is on track to make the market its tenth largest by 2010.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Sep-2007-337</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:15:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Couples urged to talk about sex</title><description>A healthy sex life fosters a strong family relationships and protects against the stresses of life.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=19-Sep-2007-341</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:14:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Authorities to tackle fake drug trade</title><description>Following recent reports of criminals trafficking fake versions of drugs, the chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulator Agency has warned the authorities will be cracking down on such activities.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=18-Sep-2007-331</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:13:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra &apos;only part of solution&apos;</title><description>Using Viagra to combat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction should not be the only treatment considered by men, it has been suggested.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=17-Sep-2007-330</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:13:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate cancer treatment &apos;can cause erectile dysfunction&apos;</title><description>Questions of individual benefits of aggressive treatments early on in the diagnosis of prostate cancer have been raised at an international study.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=14-Sep-2007-328</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:12:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prescription ED drugs launched in Vietnam</title><description>Men with erectile dysfunction will only be able to get medicines on prescription from now on, the Vietnamese ministry of health has announced.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=13-Sep-2007-326</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:12:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr offers ED advice</title><description>A UK-based GP has offered advice to other doctors treating men experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED).</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=12-Sep-2007-323</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:11:52 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED drug helps those with spinal injuries</title><description>Erectile dysfunction drug Cialis has been shown to work even in men who have suffered spinal cord injuries.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=11-Sep-2007-320</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:34:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwegians urged not to buy fake Viagra</title><description>Norwegians are being urged not to purchase fake versions of the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra over the internet as they could contain harmful substances.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=10-Sep-2007-318</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:38:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Pomegranate &apos;can boost prostate health&apos;</title><description>Drinking pomegranate juice can help men to boost their prostate health and reduce the risk of prostate cancer, scientists in the US have found.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=07-Sep-2007-317</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:33:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep more for better sex, expert suggests</title><description>Ongoing lack of sleep is contributing to sexual performance problems among men, according to a Brazilian sex expert.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=06-Sep-2007-315</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 Sep 2007 07:32:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED &apos;could indicate heart risk&apos;</title><description>Erectile dysfunction (ED) could be a tell-tale sign that a heart is unhealthy, it is claimed.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=05-Sep-2007-314</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 17:31:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for cyclists to minimise ED risk</title><description>Long distance cyclists are being urged to invest in a protective seat for their bike in order to minimise the risk of erectile dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=04-Sep-2007-312</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:39:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men spend big on Viagra</title><description>British men are spending big money on Viagra in order to improve their sex lives and tackle erectile dysfunction and impotence.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=03-Sep-2007-309</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 Sep 2007 17:30:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Diabetes patients advised on how to avoid ED</title><description>Diabetes sufferers are being advised on how best to avoid erectile dysfunction (ED) and improve their quality of heath, through a series of steps designed to ensure good health and limit the risks of various ailments.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=31-Aug-2007-308</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:20:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Testosterone levels &apos;lower than 15 years ago&apos;</title><description>Men have much lower levels of testosterone today than they did 15 years ago, according to new research.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=30-Aug-2007-301</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:24:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate cancer test delay not a problem</title><description>Delaying the period between prostate cancer tests is not a problem, new research has suggested.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=29-Aug-2007-294</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:28:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Motley Crue star says he took Cialis</title><description>The Motley Crue star Nikkie Sixx has admitted that following one show he took Cialis to boost his erection.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=28-Aug-2007-287</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:36:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Hefner uses Viagra to satisfy Playboy bunnies</title><description>Hugh Hefner, the magnate of the successful Playboy empire, uses Viagra to help satisfy a number of his girlfriends so that no-one misses out.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=28-Aug-2007-288</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:35:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Health problems causing ED</title><description>A number of health problems can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED) among some men, affecting sexual activity and sexual health.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=28-Aug-2007-292</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:35:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men &apos;relaxed&apos; about genital check-ups</title><description>Men are not bashful when it comes to getting their genitals checked out by a doctor, according to new research.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=24-Aug-2007-286</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:34:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Older people still having sex</title><description>&lt;br&gt;
Sex remains important to people in their late 50s and beyond, according to new research.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=23-Aug-2007-284</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:33:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Policeman charged for illegally selling Cialis</title><description>&lt;br&gt;
A top Californian drug enforcement officer has been charged with illegally selling Eli Lilly&apos;s male impotence treatment Cialis during an undercover operation</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=22-Aug-2007-281</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:33:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra could help surgical recovery</title><description>Male impotence drug Viagra (sildenafil) is being studied as a potential aid to saving lives and helping recovery after orthopedic surgery, according to a new report.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=22-Aug-2007-282</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:32:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Warning over herbal supplement</title><description>Warnings have been voiced over &apos;all natural&apos; herbal supplements designed to combat erectile dysfunction, amid concerns that they may have significant health risks for some users.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=21-Aug-2007-279</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:36:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Madeley admits to taking Viagra</title><description>Richard Madeley, one half of the TV duo Richard and Judy, has said he once used Viagra.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Aug-2007-276</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:33:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED drugs top spam subject list</title><description>Erectile dysfunction-related drugs such as Viagra and Cialis was the subject of the largest proportion of spam sent during the first half of the year, according to new research.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=17-Aug-2007-272</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:35:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthy men &apos;less likely to be impotent&apos;</title><description>Men who eat healthily may be less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-Aug-2007-266</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:35:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Diet importance highlighted for ED patient</title><description>Those suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) should pay close attention to their diet to improve their condition, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-Aug-2007-271</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:25:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Try techniques to overcome ED</title><description>There a number of techniques males can utilise in a bid to combat their erectile dysfunction (ED), an expert has stated.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=14-Aug-2007-264</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:33:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Impotence &apos;not always caused by physical issues&apos;</title><description>Many men who suffer from erectile dysfunction will find that they do not have physical problems, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=14-Aug-2007-265</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:33:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Avoid stress and erectile dysfunction</title><description>A West African pharmacist has advised men to avoid stress to reduce their risk of falling victim to conditions such as erectile dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=13-Aug-2007-263</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:23:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra use up in Gloucestershire</title><description>More men in the county of Gloucestershire are now taking Viagra to treat their erectile dysfunction, figures have shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=10-Aug-2007-261</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:25:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Obese men &apos;opt for similar partners&apos;</title><description>Males who are obese are likely to opt for partners with a similar body weight, a study has suggested.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=09-Aug-2007-257</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:30:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthy, non-macho men &apos;more appealing&apos;</title><description>A recent study has found that women looking for long-term love are more likely to go for males who do not appear to be macho.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=08-Aug-2007-254</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>London men &apos;could get better healthcare&apos;</title><description>Males in London are to get better healthcare following the publication of a report by the city&apos;s mayor.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=07-Aug-2007-250</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:29:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Limit alcohol intake to reduce bowel cancer risk&apos;</title><description>Men with a fondness for beer are being urged to exercise some self control over their drinking following findings that alcohol can significantly raise the risk of developing bowel cancer.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=06-Aug-2007-248</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 18:09:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate cancer patient receives revolutionary surgery</title><description>One prostate cancer survivor has spoken about his initial fear and ensuing joy after undergoing a revolutionary new treatment.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=06-Aug-2007-249</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:09:20 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Many reasons&apos; for people having sex</title><description>Men and women have myriad reasons for having sex, new research into the subject has revealed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=03-Aug-2007-247</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 Aug 2007 07:07:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile dysfunction &apos;not just a man&apos;s problem&apos;</title><description>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an ongoing issue in Australia with 35 per cent of men affected by it but one expert has said the condition is not just a male problem.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=02-Aug-2007-244</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 16:06:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Reasons named for declining sex drive</title><description>Males over the age of 50 may find that there are various reasons for a declining interest in sex and other related issues, according to one publication.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=01-Aug-2007-240</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:06:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile dysfunction &apos;could cause relationship breakdown&apos;</title><description>Failure to talk about erectile dysfunction could cause serious harm to the relationships of those suffering from it, according to an expert.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=27-July-2007-224</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:04:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>About erectile dysfunction</title><description>Men suffering from erectile dysfunction are still generally reluctant to discuss their problem, according to an industry expert.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=26-July-2007-223</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:04:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fatty acid eaters could have lower risk of prostate cancer</title><description>Males looking to avoid contracting prostate cancer later in life might want to consider a diet rich in fish and other seafood, as a study has shown that marine food may be associated with a reduced chance of having the disease.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=25-July-2007-218</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:02:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;More men buying Cialis&apos;</title><description>Global sales of anti-impotence treatment Cialis have risen by more than 25 per cent over the second quarter of this year, results have shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=24-July-2007-214</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:02:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men &apos;should bank their sperm ahead of surgery&apos;</title><description>Men suffering from prostate cancer who fear they may be unable to father children after surgery may be able to do so by banking their sperm, a study has shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=23-July-2007-212</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:01:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate drug &apos;does not cause long-term impotence&apos;</title><description>Men who are concerned that one preventative prostate cancer treatment may cause erectile dysfunction may now be able to rest easy after research shows that erectile dysfunction is not a long-term side-effect of the drug.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-July-2007-210</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:01:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Roll-on &apos;increases testosterone levels&apos;</title><description>A biotechnology firm has announced that trials of an underarm lotion used to increase testosterone levels have been successful.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=19-July-2007-207</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:00:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men with impotence helped by group therapy</title><description>Group therapy could be used to help men with impotence, a review of existing erectile dysfunction research suggests.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=18-July-2007-205</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:00:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Method could help avoid unnecessary prostate surgery</title><description>A new method of identifying the most dangerous type of prostate cancer has been discovered.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=17-July-2007-200</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:59:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Most men &apos;do not regret having prostate surgery&apos;</title><description>Despite surgery for prostate cancer sometimes resulting in erectile dysfunction, the majority of those who have undergone surgery to eradicate the cancer do not regret doing so, a study has found.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-July-2007-198</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:15:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Hundreds of reasons why men and women have sex, study shows</title><description>The reasons for people to engage in sexual intercourse have been found to go beyond the realms of love and passion, a study has shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-July-2007-199</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:14:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Treatment could eliminate impotence side effect</title><description>A new discovery may be effective in the treatment of prostate cancer without causing erectile dysfunction as a side effect, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=13-July-2007-197</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:14:19 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cialis looks to take on Viagra</title><description>Eli Lilly and Co is looking to expand the global reach of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis and in doing so will look to take on rival drug Viagra.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=12-July-2007-195</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:13:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Male menopause &apos;becoming gradually accepted&apos;</title><description>Acceptance that the male equivalent of the menopause exists is increasing, an expert has claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=11-July-2007-189</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:13:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate cancer survivor urges men to increase awareness</title><description>One survivor of prostate cancer is urging other sufferers to talk to their sons about the illness.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=11-July-2007-192</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:12:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Impotence sufferers &apos;should consider their mental health too&apos;</title><description>Sufferers of erectile dysfunction are being urged to consider their mental wellbeing as well as their sexual performance when beginning a course of anti-impotence drugs.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=10-July-2007-185</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:14:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra &apos;among most popular drug searches&apos;</title><description>Anti-impotence drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra were among the most searched for medicines recorded by one website so far this year.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=10-July-2007-187</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:11:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Alcohol protects men from impotence</title><description>Moderate alcohol consumption could protect men from impotence, according to a new study from the University of Hong Kong.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=06-July-2007-182</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jul 2007 17:19:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Immune cells &apos;determine male infertility&apos;</title><description>A factor in immune cells regulates a man&apos;s semen and seems to control whether or not he will be fertile, new research has suggested.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=06-July-2007-183</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jul 2007 17:16:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Expert tells men to speak out on health</title><description>A leading figure in the medical world has urged for men to be more open about their health concerns, it has emerged.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=05-July-2007-180</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 16:14:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men care about their health, says professor</title><description>Men still care about their health, even though they are often reluctant to go and see their doctors, according to the professor of men&apos;s health Alan White.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=04-July-2007-178</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 13:07:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Professor&apos;s erectile dysfunction words reused</title><description>The words of David Handelsman, a professor of reproductive endocrinology and andrology, and director of Sydney&apos;s Anzac Research Institute, have been used to back claims that men do suffer from their gender&apos;s version of a menopause.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=04-July-2007-179</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 07:12:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Military man sentenced for Viagra theft</title><description>A military man from an Air Force based in Maryland, Baltimore has been sentenced to jail for his part in an ongoing Viagra robbery scheme.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=03-July-2007-174</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:11:27 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Expert examines impotence causes and treatments</title><description>The main causes of impotence and potential treatments have been outlined by an expert in the field.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=02-July-2007-172</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:56:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Hair loss &apos;an increasing concern&apos; for young men</title><description>&lt;br&gt;
Young males are becoming increasingly worried about the impact of hair loss on their lives, according to one expert.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=02-July-2007-173</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:00:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Sexual desire key to overcoming dysfunctions&apos;</title><description>&lt;br&gt;
Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction may find that they benefit from learning more about what stimulates them sexually, a study has concluded.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=29-Jun-2007-171</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:54:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Harsh punishments needed for fake ED drug-makers</title><description>Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra were among the most counterfeited medicines last year, sparking calls for greater punishments for those who take advantage of others&apos; health issues, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=28-Jun-2007-168</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:53:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Acai berry hailed as natural Viagra</title><description>Latin America&apos;s acai berry is being hailed as a treatment for erectile dysfunction by one publication.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=27-Jun-2007-165</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:53:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>New drug delivery system &apos;to inhibit prostrate cancer growth&apos;</title><description>A new way of administering drugs may help to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells, research has discovered.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=26-Jun-2007-163</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:44:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Venom &apos;could work as an aphrodisiac&apos;</title><description>Pubs, clubs and bingo halls in Northumberland are being urged to get advice on helping their male customers to stop smoking, as the habit can cause impotence in some men.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=25-Jun-2007-161</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:52:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Book explains causes and treatments of ED</title><description>A new book has been published exploring the modern causes and treatments of various health threats including erectile dysfunction, Alzheimer&apos;s, cancer, asthma, HIV and obesity.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=22-Jun-2007-158</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:51:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>UCLA releases report on urologic diseases</title><description>&lt;br&gt;
The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) has addressed the impact of urologic diseases in the US, including erectile dysfunction, with the publication of a new report.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=21-Jun-2007-155</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:25:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bulgaria campaigns for sexual satisfaction</title><description>Campaigners in Sofia are raising awareness of male impotence by tracking the sexual satisfaction of Bulgarian couples.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Jun-2007-153</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:21:32 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Disturbed sleep &apos;could cause ED&apos;</title><description>Disturbed sleep is commonly reported among those who suffer anxiety problems, which can also contribute towards the risk of erectile dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Jun-2007-154</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:28:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>US pharmaceutical industry &apos;better than UK&apos;</title><description>The pharmaceutical industry in the US, where the Viagra producer Pfizer is based, conducts &quot;more and better&quot; research than that in the UK, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=19-Jun-2007-151</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:27:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Smokers &apos;double risk of erectile dysfunction&apos;</title><description>Men who smoke during their 30s and 40s double their risk of suffering from erectile dysfunction, the Observer has reported.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=18-Jun-2007-150</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:06:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep disorders &apos;common in police officers&apos;</title><description>Sleep disorders, which can contribute to the onset of erectile dysfunction, are particularly common in police officers and other shift workers.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=15-Jun-2007-147</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:05:29 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Professor: Men should consult doctors</title><description>Men suffering erectile problems should consult their doctor so that they receive &quot;proper medical attention&quot;, a professor in Australia has said.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=14-Jun-2007-145</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:30:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Campaign pushes &apos;greater awareness&apos; of men&apos;s health issues</title><description>A new campaign is urging people to become more aware of men&apos;s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=13-Jun-2007-143</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:30:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sat nav used &apos;to target prostate cancer cells&apos;</title><description>Satellite navigation is being used to target prostate cancer cells in a new type of radiotherapy.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=12-Jun-2007-141</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:38:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Educated people &apos;less at risk of sexual dysfunction&apos;</title><description>People that are more educated tend to have less risk of health problems including erectile dysfunction, according to new research cited in the northeast Mississippi Daily</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=11-Jun-2007-140</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:28:43 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men with impotence &apos;may also have heart problems&apos;</title><description>Men who have suffered from impotence should be warned that this could be a sign of future heart problems, new research claims.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=08-Jun-2007-138</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:21:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep deprivation &apos;can affect sexual performance&apos;</title><description>Sleep deprivation can cause a variety of problems, affecting sexual performance and immunity as well as causing depression, a medical regulation group has said.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=07-Jun-2007-136</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:27:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate cancer patient treatment tests &apos;encouraging&apos;</title><description>New data showing 64 hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) patients undertaking alternative treatment is &quot;very encouraging&quot;, the group has said.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=06-Jun-2007-134</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 15:33:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Pfizer announces new developments</title><description>Pfizer, which manufactures erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Viagra, has announced that it has begun new trials of several compounds for the treatment of a number of cancers.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=05-Jun-2007-132</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 06:17:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gene therapy &apos;to benefit those with ED&apos;</title><description>Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have found that gene therapy could have potential benefits for those with erectile dysfunction (ED).&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=04-Jun-2007-130</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 14:25:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men warned about heart disease risk</title><description>Men are being warned to evaluate their lifestyle to minimise the risk of developing heart disease in later life.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=01-Jun-2007-127</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:24:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra firm helps smokers to quit</title><description>Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company which manufactures Viagra, has gained approval for a new drug to help people quit smoking, which could be of benefit to those with erectile dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=31-May-2007-126</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 16:45:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Millions &apos;benefit from ED drugs&apos;</title><description>Millions of men around the world have &quot;benefited&quot; from taking drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), according to one expert.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=30-May-2007-124</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 10:45:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cancer awareness campaign receives support</title><description>A number of famous people and organisations have chosen to support the Everyman Male Cancer Awareness Month in the UK.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=29-May-2007-122</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 17:38:24 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Concerns raised over counterfeit Viagra</title><description>Pfizer, which manufactures erectile dysfunction medication Viagra, is concerned about the availability of counterfeit drugs on the market, particularly in the Asia pacific region.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=29-May-2007-123</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 16:43:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Robotic technology &apos;could improve prostate cancer survival rates&apos;</title><description>Survival rates for prostate cancer patients could be improved by using robotic technology, according to a recent study.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=25-May-2007-120</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 00:35:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men&apos;s Health Week to take place in US</title><description>Men&apos;s health, which includes the issues of erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and other conditions, is set to be addressed in the US next month in a week-long event.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=25-May-2007-121</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 10:31:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Frequent bus users &apos;could be at risk of impotence&apos;</title><description>Frequent bus users could be more at risk of impotence due to drivers&apos; sudden braking, a health expert in Peru has claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=23-May-2007-117</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 10:30:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Smoking risks passed on to passive smokers</title><description>Older men with expanding waistlines are more likely to suffer from worsening lower urinary tract symptoms and poorer sexual function, new research has shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=23-May-2007-118</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:27:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Quarter of population &apos;affected by premature ejaculation&apos;</title><description>Between 25 and 30 per cent of the population may be affected by premature ejaculation (PE), a new study has shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=21-May-2007-114</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 14:24:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Binge-drinking culture &apos;a problem&apos;</title><description>Binge-drinking, which can increase the risk of impotence, is a problem because it is seen as &quot;something quite macho&quot;, an independent body has said.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=18-May-2007-111</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 16:25:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fake Viagra &apos;confiscated&apos;</title><description>Some 50,000 boxes of fake Viagra have been confiscated by French Customs at Paris&apos; main airport, it has been reported.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=17-May-2007-110</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 15:18:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>multivitamin use linked to prostate cancer</title><description>Men who take excessive amounts of multivitamins and other supplements have an increased risk of contracting &quot;advanced and fatal&quot; prostate cancers, it has been reported.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-May-2007-109</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 16:18:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED drugs &apos;help stocks to rise&apos;</title><description>The stocks of all three of the main erectile dysfunction (ED) medications are climbing, it has been reported.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=15-May-2007-107</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 15:17:32 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Eating disorders and erectile dysfunction &apos;difficult&apos; to talk about</title><description>Eating disorders, like erectile dysfunction, can be difficult for men to talk about and seek advice about, it has been reported.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=15-May-2007-108</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 13:17:02 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men with ED &apos;should stick to approved drugs&apos;</title><description>Men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) are being advised to seek advice and stick to the tried-and-tested varieties of ED drugs, after two illegal products were offered to people in the US.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=14-May-2007-106</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 15:16:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Adults &apos;should reduce intake of medication for high blood pressure&apos;</title><description>Adults with high blood pressure, one of the most closely linked conditions to erectile dysfunction, have been advised to take one tablet rather than two under certain circumstances.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=11-May-2007-103</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 18:01:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Obesity &apos;increases risk of erectile dysfunction&apos;</title><description>A study carried out at South Africa&apos;s University of Stellensbosch has shown that obesity could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and decrease sperm production.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=10-May-2007-101</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 03:00:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Older people &apos;avoid sex&apos; due to ED</title><description>Less than one third of adults aged 57 to 85 who suffer from sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED) have discussed it with a physician, according to a new study.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=09-May-2007-99</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2007 17:59:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Impotence risk &apos;lowered&apos; by modern bike seats</title><description>Modern bicycle seat technology has lessened the risk of impotence or testicular cancer for cyclists, it has been claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=08-May-2007-97</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2007 15:36:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED costs Americans over $3m</title><description>Erectile dysfunction is costing Americans up to $327.6 million (&amp;#163;164 million) per year, a new report has shown.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=08-May-2007-98</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2007 15:34:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Diabetes sufferers have lower sperm count</title><description>Men with diabetes stand a lower chance of conceiving a baby, a new study has found.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=04-May-2007-95</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2007 14:07:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Perma-erection man overcomes ED risk</title><description>A man suffering from a severe erection disorder has managed to survive an operation that threatened to render him impotent.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=03-May-2007-93</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2007 17:07:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED and heart drugs can clash, claims expert</title><description>Erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra have very few side effects so long as they are not mixed with other drugs that contain nitrates, a leading sexual health therapist has warned.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=02-May-2007-92</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 May 2007 16:59:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Stress &apos;breeds impotence&apos; in young men</title><description>Stress is the primary cause of erectile dysfunction (ED) in young men and is &quot;extraordinarily common&quot;, a leading sexual health experts warns.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=30-Apr-2007-87</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:47:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED risk for Britain&apos;s boozing teens</title><description>Britain&apos;s young men could be running the risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) in the future due to their ever increasing alcohol intake.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=27-Apr-2007-85</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:54:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>New thrush drug tried and tested</title><description>Scientists have developed a new drug that targets thrush and sepsis, a life-threatening infection that produces high blood pressure.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=26-Apr-2007-84</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:01:03 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Weekender&apos; challenges Viagra as favoured ED drug</title><description>Cialis is set to challenge Viagra as becoming the most popular erectile dysfunction (ED) drug in Europe, according to new research.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=25-Apr-2007-82</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:52:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Impotence in over 50s &apos;physical rather than emotional&apos;</title><description>Physical as opposed to emotional problems are &quot;more likely&quot; to cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men over 50, claims a leading expert in sexual health.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=24-Apr-2007-79</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:36:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>GP appointments cut men&apos;s drinking by 17.5%</title><description>Men may often be stubborn but a new study reveals that, on average, they cut their alcohol consumption by seven units after visiting a GP or qualified nurse just a few times.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=24-Apr-2007-80</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:35:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Anterior urethral surgery: &apos;no impact on sexual health&apos;</title><description>&lt;br&gt;
Men undergoing reconstructive surgery for anterior urethral stricture disease do not see a significant impact on their sexual performance, a new US study has found.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=23-Apr-2007-77</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:34:49 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Stressed out Brits low in love league</title><description>Just four out of ten Britons are satisfied with their love life, blaming their hectic lifestyles for their lack of activity between the sheets, according to a major new study.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Apr-2007-75</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:25:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cut salt and save your heart, study warns</title><description>Reducing the amount of salt in a person&apos;s diet could significantly cut the risk of developing cardiovascular-related diseases, a new report claims.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Apr-2007-76</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:34:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Aspirin cuts prostate cancer risk by a fifth</title><description>A daily dose of aspirin could help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer in vulnerable groups of people by 20 per cent, according to new research.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=19-Apr-2007-73</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:24:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Education linked with prostate cancer recovery</title><description>Men who have had a higher standard of education have a higher quality of life after treatment for prostate cancer, according to new research.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=18-Apr-2007-71</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:11:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Rogue ED medicines banned in New Zealand</title><description>New Zealand has banned a host of Chinese medicines that were being illegally sold to patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) problems.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=18-Apr-2007-72</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:10:30 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra used to save premature babies</title><description>Erectile dysfunction drug Viagra is being tested in a trial to see if it can help babies stay longer in the womb, thus reducing premature births, according to reports.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=17-Apr-2007-70</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:19:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men &apos;more attracted to faces&apos; than women</title><description>The preconception that men are only interested in a woman&apos;s boobs and bums appears to be a myth, as scientists in the US found that a partner&apos;s facial features provide more of a sexual stimulus in men than in women.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-Apr-2007-67</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:06:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED drugs top of Spanish men&apos;s shopping list</title><description>In the past Gibraltar was a haven for the Spanish to buy cheap cheese and tobacco, but today they are more likely to visit the Rock to pick up erectile dysfunction drugs, according to local newspaper Voz de Cadiz.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-Apr-2007-68</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:08:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>US doctors losing the battle against gonorrhea</title><description>Gonorrhea is now so drug resistant that few treatment options remain, according to researchers in the US.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=13-Apr-2007-65</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:45:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra benefits: &apos;physical not emotional&apos;</title><description>A new report has suggested that the benefits of Viagra are predominately physical rather than having any long lasting emotional benefits.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=12-Apr-2007-64</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:35:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Bad parenting to blame for adolescent sexual health risk</title><description>It appears that honest is indeed the best policy when it comes to parenting as new research shows young men who do not talk to their parents openly about sex are less likely to use health care services.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=11-Apr-2007-61</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:44:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Avoid break-up by confronting sex issues, claims psychologist</title><description>Sexual problems often mask deeper cracks in a relationship and should be confronted head rather than swept under the carpet, a leading psychologist has claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=10-Apr-2007-60</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:30:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED &apos;hits young and old alike&apos;</title><description>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is not just a problem that affects older men, new research has confirmed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=05-Apr-2007-57</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 22:26:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra plant &apos;discovered&apos; in UK</title><description>Thousands people were duped this April Fools Day with a made-up story centring on a herbal miracle cure for erectile dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=05-Apr-2007-58</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:24:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Prostate patients &apos;should weigh up screening risk&apos;</title><description>Patients who are given information about prostate cancer treatment are less likely to opt for screening tests, reports new research</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=03-Apr-2007-54</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:22:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>WHO backs male circumcision to cut HIV</title><description>Men should consider circumcision to reduce the risk of HIV infection, the World Health Organisation yesterday announced yesterday.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=30-Mar-2007-51</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:11:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Overweight men &apos;at risk&apos; from prostate cancer</title><description>Overweight men stand more chance of dying from prostate cancer because it is more difficult to spot, according to latest reports.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=29-Mar-2007-49</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:53:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Eminem &apos;uses Viagra&apos;, claims ex-wife</title><description>US rap star Eminem uses Viagra to boost his sexual health, his ex-wife Kim Mathers has claimed.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=28-Mar-2007-47</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:52:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Age, weight and BMI shown to be ED indicators</title><description>The GlaxoSmithKline-supported study has associated higher age, weight and BMI with a raised risk of prostate cancer, which is a leading cause of sexual dysfunction in men.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=27-Mar-2007-45</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:30:08 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Canadians warned to avoid erectile dysfunction drug</title><description>When used in conjunction with nitrate medication, tadalafil can cause blood pressure to drop to dangerously low or life-threatening levels.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=26-Mar-2007-43</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:27:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Rhino Max withdrawn for containing Cialis analogue</title><description>The drug Rhino Max is to be withdrawn from chemists in the US after it was found to contain an analogue of Cialis.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=21-Mar-2007-37</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:50:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>ED firm continues Japanese expansion</title><description>Eli Lilly is to continue Japanese expansion with the hire of 100 extra sales staff.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Mar-2007-35</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:58:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Anti-depression drug can cause erectile dysfunction</title><description>An anti-depressant that targets non-specific pain has been shown in very rare cases to cause erectile dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=20-Mar-2007-36</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:56:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>New Mum&apos;s joy as Viagra combines with IVF</title><description>A couple from the Midlands welcomes in the spring with the birth of twins &amp;#150; thanks to a novel combination of IVF treatment and male erectile dysfunction drug, Viagra.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=16-Mar-2007-31</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:25:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Male stroke victims recover quicker with TPA</title><description>&quot;Men are more than three times more likely to achieve functional independence aft&quot;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/article.php?article=14-Mar-2007-27</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:38:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How to select a condom</title><description>Some studies have demonstrate that a more experienced a person is using condoms, the more likely it is that he or she will use them properly, and the less chance that they&apos;ll break. Practice makes perfect! Has a new meaning.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/How-to-Select-a-Condom.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:32:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>10 tips for a better erection</title><description>Having a solid erection is an expensive proposition for your body. Blood and hormones use up important nutrients.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/10-tips-for-a-better-erection.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:18:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile dysfunction drugs better for heart protection than nitroglycerin</title><description>Erectile dysfunction drugs may be better than nitroglycerin in protecting the heart from damage before and after a severe heart attack, Virginia Commonwealth University researchers report today.</description><link>Erectile dysfunction drugs may be better than nitroglycerin in protecting the heart from damage before and after a severe heart attack, Virginia Commonwealth University researchers report today.</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2007 17:23:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What is Skin Cancer?</title><description>Whenever skin cells die, healthy skin cells divide in an orderly way to replace them. Skin cancer is a disease that destroys this function; abnormal cells grow out of control and form a mass or &amp;#145;tumour&amp;#146;.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/What-is-Skin-Cancer.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 17:59:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile dysfunction treatment: Can herbal remedies help?</title><description>Are there any herbal remedies for erectile dysfunction?</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Erectile-dysfunction-treatment-herbal-remedies.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:06:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How to care for small children and the elderly in hot weather</title><description>Small children are at risk from the sun and heat during the summer. Babies have the highest risk and caution should be exerted when taking young babies and small children outside.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/How-to-care-for-small-children-and-the-elderly-in-hot-weather.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:51:15 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Heat &amp;#150; related illnesses</title><description>During the summer, the temperature is usually increased and many people can suffer from heat &amp;#150; related illnesses. The illness has the potential to be life &amp;#150; threatening and the very young and elderly are at greater risk of being ill from the heat.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Heat-related-illnesses.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:49:13 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra helps after prostate treatment</title><description>KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Men say their sexual function and interest after prostate-cancer treatment is buoyed by Viagra-type drug therapy.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-helps-after-prostate-treatment.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:40:10 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Surgery can Be Remedied With Nerve Graft</title><description>New York &amp;#150; Some men who become impotent after prostate cancer surgery may find reprieve from this problem with implants of nerve grafts into the penis, which assists in restoring the lost erectile function, according to a new report by researchers.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Erectile-Dysfunction-After-Prostate-Cancer-Surgery-can-Be-Remedied-With-Nerve-Grafts.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:04:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The (man) pill</title><description>Two weeks ago, The Cavalier Daily reported University researchers are working to develop a contraceptive drug for men at the Center for Research in Contraceptive and Reproductive Health.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/the-man-pill.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:49:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Police Bust Fake Viagra Factory</title><description>Beijing police have raided an underground factory making fake Viagra pills, the anti-impotence drug, state media reported Wednesday.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Police-Bust-Fake-Viagra-Factory.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:01:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the causes of High Cholesterol and who is most at risk?</title><description>Weight is one the main determinants of high cholesterol. Unhealthy diets that is high in saturated fat pushes up the level of cholesterol. Being overweight may increase your LDL &amp;#147;bad&amp;#148; cholesterol and decrease your HDL &amp;#147;good&amp;#148; cholesterol.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/What-are-the-causes-of-High-Cholesterol.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:17:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>80% &apos;not aware&apos; of sexual disease risk</title><description>The Health Service Executive (HSE) today warned that nearly 80 per cent of people are not aware of the risk of STIs (sexually transmitted infections).</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/80-not%20aware-of-sexual-disease-risk.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:19:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Undescended Testicle or Cryptorchidism</title><description>Cryptorchidism literally means hidden or obscure testis. It is synonymous with incomplete testicular descent.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Undescended-Testicle-or-Cryptorchidism.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:29:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>There has been a Viagra explosion in Spain</title><description>A few months ago a man walked into a pharmacy in Madrid, pulled out two toy guns and told the attendants to hand over all the Viagra in stock. Two hours later, in what was perhaps a show of gratitude, he returned with two bouquets of roses, before being arrested by the police.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/There-has-been-a-Viagra-explosion-in-Spain.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:34:26 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>What is obesity?</title><description>More than 50 per cent of men in the UK are overweight - and the numbers are increasing. You can see if you are a healthy weight or overweight and putting your health at risk by calculating your body mass index (BMI).</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/what-is-obesity.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:43:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men&apos;s health check</title><description>Even the most macho of men can become a big baby when it comes to going to the doctor. But most visits to the doctor are simply uncomfortable, not painful, and routine physical exams and screenings can help men prevent many serious diseases.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Mens-health-check.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2007 18:41:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Brief History - When will Viagra get Cheaper?</title><description>Viagra (sildenafil) started off as a rather disappointing treatment for angina but doctors began to notice that patients were very reluctant to stop taking it, even after surgery had dealt with any angina problems.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Brief-History-When-will-Viagra-get-Cheaper.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:09:06 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Jelq - milking the penis for improvement</title><description>This next exercise is called &quot;jelq&quot;. Jelqing has been done for centuries by many tribes, cultures, and as a family secret. It has been held in the highest regard as the most effective method for enlarging your penis.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Jelq-milking-the-penis-for-improvement.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:52:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Male menopause</title><description>For year&amp;#146;s men who were undergoing physical and emotional changes assumed they were going through some sort of midlife crisis. Researchers now suggest these men were probably experiencing something quite different, a male version of menopause.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Male-menopause.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:46:31 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sex Addiction</title><description>Sexual addiction, also sometimes called sexual compulsion, is rapidly becoming recognized as a major social problem with similarities more well-known to alcohol and drug addiction or compulsive gambling.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Sex-Addiction.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:13:45 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>All about your penis</title><description>When you see it, you like what you see, because there lays your strength, success and manliness. Well what can we do? Many machos think that way, but they don&amp;#146;t smile any more if their penis feels down in the dumps.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/All-about-your-penis.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:51:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra &amp; Blindness</title><description>All three impotence drugs on the market, Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, warn users that the drug can cause minor vision changes that include blurring, sensitivity to light and the presence of a bluish hue.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-and-Blindness.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:36:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Levitra</title><description>Lately in Germany, a young woman has complained to the Police against her husband for not satisfying her sexual desire.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/levitra.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:58:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra may decrease ability to smell</title><description>Higher doses of Viagra (sildenafil) may impair the ability to smell, which is possibly related to an increase in nasal congestion, German researchers report in The Journal of Urology.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-may-decrease-ability-to-smell.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:51:21 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How smoke affect us</title><description>In a recent study, researchers found that 26 percent of interviewed in communities assisted by Advocate South Suburban Hospital are smokers. In addition, they smoke an average of 19 cigarettes a day&amp;#151;twice the number of cigarettes that people in the surrounding six-county area smoke.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/how-smoke-affect-us.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:02:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gay Sexual Health Group Awarded &amp;#163;1.5m for Young People&amp;#146;s Project</title><description>LONDON, January 17, 2007  &amp;#150;  HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has been awarded &amp;#163;1,485,621 by the Big Lottery Fund to establish &amp;#145;Young Leaders&amp;#146;, a sex and relationships education (SRE) project for young people across England.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Gay-Sexual-Health-Group-Awarded-%A315m-for-Young-Peoples-Project.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:52:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>When Viagra Fails</title><description>A new study suggests that men have high expectations of Viagra, and if it fails them the effects can be devastating to their ego.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/When-Viagra-Fails.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:54:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)</title><description>Sexually transmitted diseases are infections which are spread by the transfer of organisms from person to person during sexual contact.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Sexually-Transmitted-Disease.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:51:11 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile dysfunction and vascular disease</title><description>According to the 1992 National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Panel on Impotence (1), erectile dysfunction is defined as the &quot;inability of the male to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.&quot;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Erectile-dysfunction-and-vascular-disease.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:11:12 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gonorrhoea linked to bladder cancer</title><description>Men who have contracted the sexually transmitted infection (STI) gonorrhoea in their past have a two-fold increased risk of bladder cancer, new research has found.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Gonorrhoea-linked-to-bladder-cancer.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:34:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheer up, girls &amp;#150; antidepressant pill could be a female Viagra</title><description>TRIALS have begun on a sex drug that works directly on the pleasure zones of a woman&amp;#146;s brain to restore flagging libido.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Cheer-up-girls.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:53:18 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Peru claims rights to a natural Viagra</title><description>JUNIN, Peru -- In a small storefront on a bleak, wind-swept Andean plateau, Timotea Cordova offers an oxygen-deprived visitor a traditional elixir to ward off the breathless effect of the high altitude.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Peru-claims-rights-to-a-natural-Viagra.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:01:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Food allergy</title><description>Many people believe themselves to be allergic to specific foods. But the truth is that food allergies aren&apos;t nearly as common as you might think.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Food-allergy.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:42:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>How the smoke affect us</title><description>In a recent study, researchers found that 26 percent of interviewed in communities assisted by Advocate South Suburban Hospital are smokers.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/How-the-smoke-affects-us.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 Jan 2007 16:21:33 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>The human sexual response</title><description>Masters and Johnson in the 1960s, divided sexual response into four distinct phases: arousal, plateau, orgasm and resolution - each having their individual physical traits.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/The-human-sexual-response.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:22:23 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>7 ways to better sex</title><description>Are you looking for a successful way to better sex? There are so many factors that can impact your libido, so finding an answer may take some time. However, here we will help you to find an answer.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/7-ways-to-better-sex.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:55:51 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Premature Ejaculation</title><description>Definitions of premature ejaculation have ranged from &quot;coming within six thrusts&quot; to &quot;coming within two minutes&quot; and even &quot;coming before your partner&quot;.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Premature-Ejaculation.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:58:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is everyone under 30 years old using Viagra for recreation?</title><description>Erectile-dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and its newer rivals, Levitra and Cialis, were developed and intended for those suffering from erectile dysfunction due to age or any number of medical or psychological conditions.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Is-everyone-under-30-years-old-using-Viagra-for-recreation.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 10:46:47 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile dysfunction drugs affect other organ systems</title><description>Ernst R. Schwarz, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and colleagues concluded a review of the medical literature, as well as their own research findings and clinical data, to determine what actually is known about the effects of long-term use of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors ( PDE-5i ), on various organ systems. &lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Erectile-dysfunction-drugs-affect-other-organ-systems.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:36:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Viagra cocktail&apos; takes off in Sao Tome</title><description>A cafe on the island of Sao Tome off Africa&apos;s west coast relies on its famed aphrodisiac cocktail to pull in punters during the festive season.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-cocktail-takes-off-in-Sao-Tome.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:58:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra helps treat depression, too</title><description>Impotence drug improves quality of life while also treating erection problems</description><link>Impotence drug improves quality of life while also treating erection problems</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:14:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbal Alternatives to Viagra&amp;#133;How Natural are they?</title><description>In this increasingly technological age where there seems to be a &amp;#145;quick fix pill&amp;#146; to cure whatever ails you, many people, fearful of unknown chemical compounds, are turning to more natural solutions to their medical woes.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Herbal-Alternatives-to-Viagra-How-Natural-are-they.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:32:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Teenagers&apos; sexual health revealed</title><description>More than a quarter of 13 to 15-year-olds surveyed during a study of sexual health in Glasgow has had intercourse. &lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Teenagers-sexual-health-revealed.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:50:01 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Temporary work bad for men&apos;s health</title><description>A study of the health of workers found that men in temporary jobs are more likely to suffer health problems than men in secure employment.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Temporary-work-bad-for-mens-health.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:54:34 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra and Wildlife Conservation</title><description>In a rare case of technology to the rescue, it has been proposed that erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra may have the unintended beneficial side effect of reducing the lethal pressure on declining populations of endangered species around the world.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-and-wildlife-conservation.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:35:50 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Smokers accidentally prescribed Viagra</title><description>Smokers who asked their doctor for help to quit were prescribed the sex drug Viagra, it emerged today.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Smokers-accidentally-prescribed-Viagra.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:54:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Employers promoting healthy living</title><description>Many companies are starting to sound like moms: They&apos;re pushing employees to eat their vegetables and go outside and play. And they&apos;re not being gentle about it.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Employers-promoting-healthy-living.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:04:28 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Women and Viagra</title><description>n light of the success of erectile dysfunction treatments for men ,such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, the issue of orally administered drugs for sexual dysfunction in women is an ever increasing one.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/women-and-viagra.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:57:46 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>British company set to challenge US Sites for erectile dysfunction market</title><description>Firstmed, the UK&amp;#146;s leading online Erectile Dysfunction and Male Impotence Specialist announced today that they intend to expand eastwards in an attempt to secure a piece of the lucrative Japanese market for online ED treatments.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/British-company-set-to-challenge-US-Sites-for-erectile-dysfunction-market.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 Dec 2006 16:15:36 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>A new bond for the 21st Century</title><description>In this, the era of gender equality and metro-sexuality, traditional notions of &amp;#146;what it means to be a real man&amp;#146; have been remade, revamped, moisturized, waxed and put in a sarong.   This &amp;#145;new male&amp;#146; may be comfortable with pedicures and being pampered but how comfortable is he with the subject of sexual dysfunction.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/A-New-Bond-for-the-21st-century.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 Dec 2006 17:21:37 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible to increase the size of the penis?</title><description>Everyday we receive dozens of spam mails promising miracles &amp;#191;Is something true in them&amp;#133;?</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Is-it-possible-to-increase-the-size-of-the-penis.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:15:48 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Gene Therapy Helps Erectile Dysfunction</title><description>(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Men who have tried standard erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs without good results can now see some hope on the horizon.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Gene-Therapy-Helps-Erectile-Dysfunction.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 Dec 2006 09:44:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do men refuse to go to the doctor?</title><description>Early health problem detection could cure 99% of prostate cancer, but just 17% of men go to the doctor.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/why-do-men--refuse-to-go-to-the-doctor.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 1 Dec 2006 12:13:57 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthy sex: His and hers</title><description>The latest on libido, testosterone, sex drugs and heart risks</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Healthy-sex-His-and-hers.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:27:04 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Fertility Treatments</title><description>15% of population in Spain is unable to have children. Half of them choose to go through a fertility treatment.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Fertility-treatments.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:44:44 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Biotech Firm INS Rolls Out Product To Tackle Erectile Dysfunction</title><description>KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Local healthcare company INS Bioscience (INSbio) has again found that biotechnology is the way to go for niche healthcare products and this time it has produced the herbal-based 1E20, a product aimed at helping those suffering erectile dysfunction (ED).</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Biotech-Firm-INS-Rolls-Out-Product-To-Tackle-Erectile-Dysfunction.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:05:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Firm told to remove Viagra from Colombia</title><description>A Colombian judge has ordered Pfizer Inc to withdraw its erectile dysfunction drug Viagra from the Andean country&apos;s market, a decision that the company vowed to fight.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Firm-told-to-remove-Viagra-from-Colombia.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:16:14 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>China sentences fake Viagra kingpin</title><description>A CHINESE man has been jailed for eight years for making 60 tonnes of fake sex pills, state media reported today as China cracks down on pirates who copy nearly every type of product.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/China-sentences-fake-Viagra-kingpin.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:36:42 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>In Support of Diets</title><description>Diets exist because there are fat men and women that are not happy with their look or silhouette. That is why they, eventually and with enthusiasm, go trough the sacrifice of making a diet, some of them really brutal.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/In-Support-of-Diets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:09:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sex-killer&apos;s Viagra-style dose outrages</title><description>SOUTH Australian Health Minister John Hill says he was &quot;furious&quot; to learn convicted sex killer Bevan Spencer von Einem was prescribed a Viagra-style drug in jail.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Sex-killers-Viagra-style-dose-outrages.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:28:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Sex without procreation - Male contraceptive</title><description>Human sexuality represents much more than the capacity to procreate. Trough sexuality we communicate, enjoy and reach moments of great happiness and shared love.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Sex-without-procreation-Male-contraceptive.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:53:40 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Viagra spices up small town life</title><description>BRASILIA, Brazil (Reuters) - The mayor of a small Brazilian town has begun handing out free Viagra, spicing up the sex lives of dozens of elderly men and their partners.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Free-Viagra-spices-up-small-town-life.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:58:38 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Men and Aging - Effects of aging are worst in men than in women</title><description>The effects of aging, according to several studies, are more noticeable in men than in women. According to health experts, men have to learn how to join the concepts of age and beauty, so we can age in a healthy way.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/men-and-aging.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:09:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Strong grip, staying fit helps men live long</title><description>CHICAGO (Reuters) - A strong grip, a good education, a wife, and not becoming overweight are among the keys to a long life for middle-aged men who&apos;d like to grow old in good health, a study said on Tuesday.&lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Strong-grip-staying-fit-helps-men-live-long.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:35:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>6 Steps to Help Women Overcome Impotence in a Relation</title><description>Male impotence, erectile problems and premature ejaculation can happen in any relation, at any given moment. When this happens, it does not only affect men, but also women, who start looking for help. Any sexual dysfunction may deprive women of sexual pleasure.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/6-steps-to-help-women-overcome-impotence-in-a-relation.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:15:22 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra Valentine fails to quash &apos;extra&apos; jail term</title><description>A &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.firstmed.co.uk&quot;&gt;VIAGRA &lt;/a&gt;counterfeiter was hit with a &amp;#163;1.2 million confiscation order after asset recovery agents heard he&apos;d offered that amount in cash for a luxury home, London&apos;s Court of Appeal heard today. &lt;br&gt;</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-Valentine-fails-to-quash-extra-jail-term.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:05:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Exercise = Healthy heart and good erections</title><description>Boys, you have a new reason to exercise: anything good for your hearts is good for sex. Girls, now you know what to give him at his birthday: subscription to a gym, because the more exercise he does, the better your sex life.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Exercise-equals-healthy-heart-and-good-erections.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:55:59 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>I can&amp;#180;t tonight Honey, Ive got Type II</title><description>Diabetes is one of the most significant public health challenges of this century. There are currently over 2 million people with diabetes in the UK and there are up to another 750,000 people with diabetes who have the condition and don&amp;#146;t know it.</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/I-Cant-Tonight-Honey-Ive-got-Type-II.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 Nov 2006 15:54:58 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra Helps Protect At-Risk Newborns</title><description>HealthDay News -- The erectile dysfunction drug Viagra may have found a new, potentially life-saving use in hospital pediatric intensive care units, researchers report.</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-Helps-Protect-At-Risk-Newborns.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:53:54 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Erectile Dysfunction - What should a man do?</title><description>It&amp;#146;s important to remember that in the last few years there have been great advances to treat impotence, and most men affected can now be treated effectively. It&amp;#146;s always important to consider making changes in your life style even before asking for medical advice. These changes include stopping smoking, reducing alcohol consumption and trying to reduce stress and anxiety. If these changes don&amp;#146;t solve the problem, then you should go to a doctor.</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Erectile-dysfunction-what-should-a-man-do.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:31:17 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Published Data Showed Vardenafil Treated Erectile Dysfunction Effectively at First Dose In Men With Certain Associated Cardiovascular Conditions</title><description>Clinical data demonstrated continued efficacy and tolerability of Levitra in men with ED and high blood pressure, diabetes and/or dyslipidemia, including high cholesterol</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Vardenafil-Treated-Erectile-Dysfunction-Effectively.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:42:39 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Genetic therapy for a troubled sex life</title><description>&lt;b&gt;By Mark Henderson&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
A NEW form of gene therapy could be used to treat impotence in diabetic men.&lt;br&gt;
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Research in the US has shown that replacing a faulty gene in rats with the equivalent of diabetes can improve their erectile function, suggesting that a similar approach might be useful in diabetic men.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Genetic-therapy-for-a-troubled-sex-life.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:37:25 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction - ED Pills</title><description>Erectile Dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is defined as the consistent problem to have and/or maintain an erection log enough to have sexual relations. If you suffer ED, remember that you are not alone. Millions of men share the same feelings and thoughts that you have. Good news is that in most cases you can do something to treat it, since there are new treatment options that may work for you.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Treatments-for-Erectile-Dysfunction.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:27:05 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Losing his manhood</title><description>&lt;b&gt;Erectile dysfunction can be like a silent thief in the night, striking without any warning. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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MR Chan WS was a successful textile merchant, the picture of success, living in a mansion in Jalan Duta with his kids off to college in the UK and sporting a brand new BMW every other year. His uncanny ability to wheel and deal kept his head above all the competition. His house was securely fastened with the state of the art security and it seemed that no one could deny him anything which success could bring.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Losing-his-manhood.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:11:56 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Maximizing the effects of Erectile Dysfunction treatments</title><description>Erectile Dysfunction is recognized as a common medical condition. In fact, over a third of all British men will suffer from some sort of erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their lives.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Maximizing-the-effects-of-Erectile-Dysfunction-treatments.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:12:53 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Viagra Helps COPD Patients Control Pulmonary Blood Pressure</title><description>HealthDay News -- The drug sildenafil, popularly known as Viagra, may help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease control the illness-related blood pressure spikes in the heart&apos;s pulmonary artery, a new study found.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Viagra-Helps-COPD-Patients-Control-Pulmonary-Blood-Pressure.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:59:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Common causes of Erectile Dysfunction</title><description>&lt;b&gt;&amp;#191;How do you get an erection?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Before starting to talk about the causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), let&apos;s first learn how an erection occurs:&lt;br&gt;
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When you get sexually excited (by hearing, seeing or feeling something sexually stimulant), your brain sends a signal that relaxes the muscles of the penis. When this happens, two tubes placed along the penis (called cavernous bodies) are filled with blood. Then your penis grows and hardens. As these tubes expand, the same happens with pressure against the veins that carry the blood to the penis. The blood is then trapped in the tubes and your penis remains turgid. &lt;br&gt;
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It&apos;s important to understand the role of the blood flux to have and keep an erection. In many cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by other health conditions that can restrain the flux of blood through your body - including your penis.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/common-causes-of-erectile-dysfunction.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:03:07 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Cialis Improves Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer</title><description>&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Erectile Dysfunction Treatment With Cialis&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Cialis (tadalafil) effectively treats erectile dysfunction in men treated with three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy for prostate cancer, according to the results of a study published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.</description><link>http://www.firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Cialis-Improves-Erectile-Dysfunction-Caused-by-Radiation-Therapy-for-Prostate-Cancer.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:52:55 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Important facts about Cialis</title><description>As you may already know, Cialis is a popular medication used to treat male sexual function problems such as erection and impotence. It has several advantages over the other popular medication, Viagra, because it gives faster results, has a higher success rate, lasts longer and causes fewer side effects.</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/important-facts-about-cialis.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Go ahead, have more sex, not less</title><description>THE sex lives of men can seem like an Aesop&apos;s fable. As years go by and sexual desire fades, men may stop mating with an enthusiasm akin to rabbits and become more like red foxes, lonely animals who make do with one brief breeding season each year.</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Go-ahead-have-more-sex-not-less.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:59:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Eli Lilly to Acquire Cialis Partner Icos</title><description>Eli Lilly &amp; Co. said Tuesday that it would buy its partner Icos Corp. for $2.1 billion, acquiring full marketing rights to Cialis, the world&apos;s second-biggest-selling impotence drug after Viagra.</description><link>http://firstmed.co.uk/newsfeed/Eli-Lilly-to-Acquire-Cialis-Partner-Icos.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:38:06 -0500</pubDate></item></channel></rss>