Prostate pill may shield heart: 10,000-Person study hints at surprising benefit
NCT ID NCT07196280
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a common prostate medication (5-alpha reductase inhibitors) might also lower the risk of heart disease in men with an enlarged prostate. Researchers analyzed health records from over 10,000 people in the UK and China. The goal was to see if these drugs could offer extra protection against clogged arteries.
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