Because lupus can cause a lot of different health problems, there are many different kinds of medicines that can treat it. You and your doctors can work together to find the right combination of ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– You’re probably familiar with the use of steroids as performance enhancers for athletes. But, did you know, doctors prescribe them too? As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, ...

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis happen because of inflammation in your digestive tract. Systemic steroids (corticosteroids) are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs doctors have turned to for decades ...

Anabolic steroids can increase the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications when a person misuses them. This includes using them to build muscle for sports. Anabolic steroids, or ...

New studies confirm that multiple types of steroids improve survival for severely ill COVID-19 patients, cementing the cheap drugs as a standard of care. An analysis of pooled results from seven ...

Is it just me, or does this year’s deified technology seem to have a serious drug problem? The latest heavily hyped gadget to get on the juice is the long-discussed (but thus far unconfirmed) Apple ...

Bronchitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the airways. Steroids can sometimes help with chronic bronchitis but are not recommended for acute bronchitis. There are two main types of bronchitis: ...

Long-term steroid use can lead to many side effects, including heartburn. Steroid medications, including corticosteroids, like prednisone, are common treatments for conditions, like asthma or ...

Steroids can have a powerful effect on blood sugar levels. In some cases, steroids can even trigger the development of diabetes, a condition known as steroid-induced diabetes. If you already have ...

When people hear the word “steroids”, they may think of “roid rage” or athletes using them to enhance their performance. But steroids are actually natural hormones that have multiple functions.