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No, seriously. A study by Texas A&M’s Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center says the famous summer treat contains chemicals that relax blood vessels, similar to the effect the popular drug has.
Dr. Bhimu Patil said watermelon is high in phyto-nutrients, natural compounds that produce beneficial effects in the human body. Citrulline is the chemical that reportedly has the – ahem, special effect. Patil does note that the chemical is not as “organ specific” (his words, not mine) as Viagra. It doesn’t have the laundry list of side effects the drug does either. Thank God. Nobody wants to call the doctor …read more

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Wanting to improve quality of life in a Santiago suburb, Lo Prado’s mayor is handing out free Viagra to local senior citizens. Residents over 60 who are registered with the municipality’s health service are eligible. That means about 1500 people can get up to four little blue pills a month.
The seniors do have to be doctor-certified with erectile dysfunction, but cannot be in danger of cardio-respiratory side effects.
The mayor has set aside about $10,000 US to fund the program through the end of the year. Other municipalities in Santiago are planning similar initiatives. The pills will be free – with …read more

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