“Steroids” is an umbrella term that can be used to refer to corticosteroids, anabolic steroids, and sex hormone steroids. The term “steroids” most often refers to a class of medications called ...

When you have IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney damage or failure, the goal of treatment is to keep your kidneys working well for as long as possible. This usually ...

It’s important to taper steroid medications gradually to avoid unpleasant side effects, but tapering schedules will depend on individual needs and may differ for everyone. A doctor can work with you ...

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, ...

As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used ...

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 ...

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 ...

Young men feel the pressure to look jacked and they're going to extreme measures to achieve the aesthetic. Bodybuilder Daniel Coffeen speaks candidly about his use of performance enhancing drugs on ...

IgAN, also called Berger’s disease, can cause your kidneys to leak blood (hematuria) and protein (proteinuria) into your pee. Inflammation is part of the immune system’s normal response to injury or ...