When people hear the word “steroids”, they may think of “roid rage” or athletes using them to enhance their performance. But steroids are actually natural hormones that have multiple functions.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– You’re probably familiar with the use of steroids as performance enhancers for athletes. But, did you know, doctors prescribe them too? As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, ...

Generally speaking, steroids used for medical purposes (such as prednisone, cortisone, or dexamethasone) clear faster than anabolic steroids used for athletic performance. The table below lists the ...

Steroids can have a powerful effect on blood sugar levels. In some cases, steroids can even trigger the development of diabetes, a condition known as steroid-induced diabetes. If you already have ...

Long-term steroid use can lead to many side effects, including heartburn. Steroid medications, including corticosteroids, like prednisone, are common treatments for conditions, like asthma or ...

Adjunctive corticosteroids may reduce mortality from all forms of tuberculosis by 17%, no matter which organ group was affected, according to a meta-analysis. Julia A. Critchley, DPhil, from the ...

Mark McGwire's admission this week that he used steroids during his baseball career reopened the discussion about the risks and benefits of the drugs. Steroids are synthetic versions of hormones the ...

One controversial method that has gained attention is the use of steroids, particularly anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). These substances have been sought after for their potential to expedite ...

Sprinter Marion Jones used two different steroids -- norbolethone and THG -- supplied to her by the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, Balco founder Victor Conte said yesterday. Both steroids were ...