Osteoarthritis affects around 600 million people globally. It causes pain, stiffness and reduced joint function – most commonly in the knees, hands and hips. There’s currently no cure for ...

They’re fast, effective, and widely used—but new insights reveal steroid injections may come with important trade-offs you ...

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 ...

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 ...