You’ve probably heard about creatine, especially in the fitness community, but have probably always wondered, “Is creatine a steroid?” You can describe creatine as capable of promoting anabolic ...

Steroids (short for corticosteroids) are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your body produces naturally. Steroids work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity ...

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - According to a military website, a survey conducted by the Department of Defense in 2008 (the last year for which figures were available), showed that 2.5 percent of Army personnel ...

Are inhaled steroids still indicated in cases of proven steroid-resistant asthma? In most reviews on steroid-resistant asthma, there is an emphasis on proper inhaler technique for both inhaled ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...