Two recent studies found anabolic steroids have lifelong effects on the heart years after men stopped using them. Anabolic steroids — synthetic hormones that mimic testosterone — are used to increase ...

Q: Can you discuss the potential side effects of [anabolic] steroid use [as performance-enhancing drugs]? -- Brian Gallagher, Rockville Centre A: There is no doubt anabolic steroids work. For the most ...

Lured by promises of bigger muscles and better performance on the field, many athletes and bodybuilders turn to anabolic steroids despite their well-known side effects, including increased risk for ...

Swole — without the serious side effects. For generations, gym rats have turned to illicit steroid use for bigger muscles, despite the numerous side effects and dangerous risks, from roid rage and ...

Anabolic steroids – synthetic hormones that mimic the naturally-occurring sex hormone testosterone – are used to increase muscle mass and boost athletic performance. These performance-enhancing drugs ...

Regularly taking steroids can weaken your immune system and increase your risk of developing COVID-19 or more severe illness. Corticosteroids are different than anabolic steroids, which are drugs that ...

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 ...

Here is a look at performance-boosting drugs now banned in almost every sport, but readily available to athletes of all ages. What: Stimulants used for weight-control and suppression of fatigue. They ...

A new study published in Drug and Alcohol Review has revealed critical insights into the challenges and risks faced by women who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). While these substances are ...

Most people are familiar with anabolic steroids some athletes and bodybuilders use to build extra muscle and fitness. These performance-enhancing drugs are effective but can be very dangerous, as well ...