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Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Euphemistic ads for ED medication are as old as the internet, but in recent years, direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies are using memes and unmistakable messaging to reach young men concerned about their sexual health on social media. Doctors caution young men often only need medication after steps like lifestyle changes haven’t improved sexual health and performance.

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What we know about the 3 men in Scotland charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
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December 19, 2024

What we know about the 3 men in Scotland charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men charged in the 2023 beating death of a…

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RCMP officers cleared by Alberta's police watchdog in arrest of prominent First Nations chief
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December 19, 2024

RCMP officers cleared by Alberta’s police watchdog in arrest of prominent First Nations chief

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says there’s no evidence…

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What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz
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December 19, 2024

What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we give…

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Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court
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December 19, 2024

Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court

Federal governments both Conservative and Liberal spent at least $14.5…

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'President Elon Musk'? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress
Star

December 19, 2024

‘President Elon Musk’? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to…

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Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode
Star

December 19, 2024

Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode

A Toronto police officer died while on the job Thursday…

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A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won't pay
Star

December 19, 2024

A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won’t pay

At the age of 29, Jeremy Bray can no longer…

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Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape
Star

December 19, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot wanted us to know her name. These are the names of the men convicted in her rape

WARNING: This article contains explicit details of sexual assaults and may…

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France's shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot's case change rape culture?
Star

December 19, 2024

France’s shocking mass rape trial is over. But will Gisèle Pelicot’s case change rape culture?

WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual…

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