These glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, work quickly. But they may be a double-edged sword, says Anisha Dua, MD, MPH, a professor of medicine and the director of the vasculitis center at ...

Fresh insights into key hormones found in commonly prescribed medicines have been discovered, providing further understanding of the medicines' side effects. The study in immune cells may help to ...

Taking a higher dose (amount) of steroids usually causes more severe side effects. People who take steroids for a long time are also at risk for more serious health problems: Because steroids cause ...

Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma and autoimmune diseases. They work by reducing inflammation, ...

Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. They work by reducing inflammation, ...

Anavar or oxandrolone, with its chemical name also being its common name, is a popular anabolic steroid among women athletes and bodybuilders. Women wanting muscle gain, fat reduction, and enhanced ...

Mark McGwire's admission this week that he used steroids during his baseball career reopened the discussion about the risks and benefits of the drugs. Steroids are synthetic versions of hormones the ...

Since there are some combinations of medicines that can't be taken together, it's crucial to know if mixing steroids and ...