(Natural News) The use of steroids in the treatment of rheumatic conditions may be causing an increase in both viral and bacterial infections, according to researchers. In a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), researchers from the University of Leeds in the U.K. found a strong association between glucocorticoids – man-made versions […]

(Natural News) Supplements that contain an anabolic compound from spinach should be in the list of prohibited substances in sports, according to a recent study. Researchers from Australia, Germany and Italy looked at the effects of ecdysterone, a naturally occurring plant steroid, in young men undergoing strength training and found that it can boost physical performance and increase muscle […]

(Natural News) In the quest to become more fit (and attractive), many men turn to steroids and testosterone supplements to help them achieve their fitness goals. However, studies are now showing that taking these can have one major side effect – infertility. Called the Mossman-Pacey paradox, this occurs in men who’re taking these supplements to appear healthy and […]

(Natural News) Men using steroids to boost their physique may be doing more harm than good to their bodies, experts warn, linking the drugs to increased risk for infertility and erectile dysfunction. James Mossman, a researcher from Brown University, first noticed the effects that steroids have on men’s fertility after seeing “huge” men getting tested for […]

(Natural News) When their young son Colby developed pediatric eczema, Kristi and Matt Chun followed a prescribed treatment that included topical steroid cream. To their horror, their child developed painful rashes due to the steroid-based treatment. The Chuns live in Hawaii. Kristi works as a financial advisor while Matt is a government worker. Kristi, the […]

(Natural News) If you’re one of the 26 million Americans suffering from asthma, you might think you already know all there is to know about the condition. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths that could be holding you back from keeping your asthma under control. Here’s a look at a few of them. If […]

(Natural News) Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the digestive tracts of hundreds of thousands of patients. Thankfully, these people can avail themselves of natural medicines in the form of several medicinal plants whose effectiveness in treating IBD has been confirmed by clinical trials. The protective powers of glutamine and Chios mastic gum Although glutamine is not […]

(Natural News) As its name implies, steroid diabetes is a form of diabetes that stemmed from the use of certain steroid drugs. A German study recently found how steroid-based drug treatment could eventually lead to the appearance of the metabolic disorder. Researchers at the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity (IDO) examined a type of steroid called glucocorticoids. […]

(Natural News) A former Olympic athlete has bravely come forward to denounce the growing trend of biological men competing in women’s sports as “women,” arguing that this newfound practice is ultimately ruining women’s sports. Sharron Davies, a competitive swimmer who represented Great Britain in past Olympics, says she doesn’t have anything against people who decide […]

(Natural News) Maybe you have heard the success stories about medical marijuana, how this once demonized plant-based medicine is now curing seizure disorders in children and helping patients get off multiple pharmaceutical drugs. But did you know that the Indian spice called turmeric is a powerful healing root that is just as effective as 14 […]