An osteoporosis risk factor when used long-term, steroids help relieve pain in chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and atopic dermatitis. Here's how to minimize risks.

New study suggests too much screen time changes brain composition in children. JAMA Pediatrics study finds that the more hours kids spend looking at screens, the less white matter they have in ...

Learn about how steroids can help to alleviate back pain. This article discusses the types of steroids, their functions, and possible side effects.

Inhaled steroids aren’t the go-to treatment for COPD, so your doctor will likely prescribe a bronchodilator, too. This is medicine in an inhaler that relaxes your airway muscles to help you ...

Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits ...