The routine use of steroids to treat tuberculosis may help reduce deaths from all types of the disease, according to a new review of existing research. The routine use of steroids to treat ...

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are a common short-term treatment for Crohn's disease. They help alleviate inflammation and suppress an overactive immune system that can make Crohns symptoms ...

If your healthcare provider thinks your baby might arrive earlier than planned, they may talk with you about steroid shots.

There’s no sugarcoating the fact that allergies are an absolute pain in the you-know-what. And when warmer temps roll around, allergy sufferers have to deal with weeks and weeks of red, itchy eyes and ...

Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures) ...

You might have a friend who has to take them for asthma. You might know someone else who denies taking them but has gotten crazy ripped really fast and angers easily. Famous athletes are denying or ...

Steroid injections can help relieve back pain and reduce a person’s need for surgery. They are typically a safe and effective treatment but do not provide a full cure for the cause of back pain. Many ...

As Congress prepares for a Feb. 13 public hearing focusing on steroid use by Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, a new survey describes how professional athletes influence young people who ...

Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures) ...