In the long list of signs and symptoms pediatricians look out for during a checkup, steroid use isn’t always at the top. But officials at St. Joseph Medical Center are reminding doctors to be wary of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 years old and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago. I take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).

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 ...

Anabolic-androgenic steroids are medications that can be prescribed for certain medical conditions. Also simply known as anabolic steroids, these are also sometimes misused for other purposes, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering what the best treatment is for sciatic pain. Would a steroid shot help? The pain is behind my knee, down the outside of my leg and now on my foot. -- J.F. ANSWER: ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In late spring of 2016, I had a sinus infection and was prescribed both an antibiotic and prednisone. I was told that the steroid would increase the effectiveness of the antibiotic.

Young people are facing severe health issues due to steroids and unsafe supplements. Doctors report liver toxicity, infertility, and aggression. Heart specialists warn of life-threatening consequences ...

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 ...

For many people living with diabetes, being prescribed steroids can feel worrying. These medications are known to raise blood sugar levels, and patients often wonder whether taking them is safe at all ...