Common anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of pregnant women worldwide may increase their children's risk of developing autism by up to 50 percent, according to new Danish research. The study ...

Anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of pregnant women around the world may raise the risk of autism in their babies. A ...

A new study published in The BMJ found a link between systemic and inhaled glucocorticoids— medications commonly taken for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)— and structural and ...

Share on Pinterest Long-term use of prescription steroids has a negative impact on white matter, new study shows. Image credit: Maciej Frolow/Getty Images. Glucocorticoids — commonly known as ...

Researchers have uncovered pathways involved in the body's response to glucocorticoid treatments and identified a novel biomarker that could be used to monitor how these drugs work in patients.

Glucocorticoid drugs are used widely to treat numerous conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, allergic reactions, asthma, and some forms of cancer, and transplant recipients. The beneficial ...

A new study conducted among UK Biobank participants revealed an association between changes in brain structure and glucocorticoid use. Results suggest longer use of these medications may be linked ...