Corticosteroids, often just called steroids, are a type of anti-inflammatory medication that can treat many different health conditions. Your doctor may prescribe you corticosteroids for common ...

Corticosteroids – or steroids – are a key part of treatment for multiple myeloma (MM). They can help other drugs fight cancer cells and ease swelling. Smaller amounts can be combined with injection ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Editor's Note (9/2/20): This story is being republished in light of the results of several international clinical trials that have found steroids may be a lifesaving treatment for the sickest COVID-19 ...

Inhaled steroids, or inhaled corticosteroids, are anti-inflammatory drugs that help treat breathing disorders, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A person may inhale ...