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 ...

The drug helps with asthma, arthritis and more, but everyday foods can amplify side effects.

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, ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

Steroids like glucocorticoids may be the cornerstone of your treatment when you have congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). In classical CAH, steroids replace the cortisol and aldosterone your body ...

Have you been prescribed steroids for medical use? Or are you planning to use them to build muscle and boost your athletic performance? Either way, steroids often have a big impact on your body. How ...

A dermatologist prescribed the now 28-year-old a low-to-medium dose topical steroid cream with just one instruction: use as needed. She would place the cream on her rash, and the eczema would go away.