Steroids, aka corticosteroids, cause side effects in up to 90% of patients and can be dangerous if taken long-term.

Constipation usually doesn’t happen as a direct result of steroid use. But some of the long-term effects of steroid use on your body, such as lowered blood potassium levels, can cause constipation.

Steroids were once the only treatment option for some chronic conditions. Today, many other treatments exist, but doctors often stick with the tried-and-true steroids. There are good reasons for this: ...

Synthetic testosterone, also known as anabolic‑androgenic steroids (AAS), is a controlled drug prescribed for delayed puberty in boys, testosterone (T) deficiency in adults, breast cancer, gender ...

Prenatal steroid use may raise infection risk in full-term children, a study finds, urging cautious use in some pregnancies.

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Anabolic steroids are man-made versions of testosterone, the male hormone. They are commonly used by bodybuilders to increase ...

Over the past five years, Mair Underwood has infiltrated corners of the internet that most people don't know exist. In closed Facebook groups and online forums, she slowly got to know the world of ...

If you’re living with ulcerative colitis (UC), managing flares is often a key part of your care plan. While lifestyle changes and other first-line treatments may help manage inflammation, many people ...

Shia LaBeouf is the latest actor to admit to taking performance enhancing drugs. Speaking at the Premiere for Salvable, a ...