NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Results of a study suggest an association between erectile dysfunction and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and digestion, is often affected in Parkinson’s disease, and erectile function, which is controlled by the autonomic system, is commonly compromised, the study team notes in a report.

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