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After fake ORS battle, paediatrician cautions against following unqualified dermatologists' advice, says sudden withdrawal of steroids after applying them for ages can push you into coma

November 17, 2025 10:30 am

Skincare isn’t about shortcuts or trends, it’s about patience, awareness, and taking care of your body safely

Aamir Khan addressed the issue of his weight gain in a recent interview

Why Aamir Khan’s recent weight gain is linked to steroid treatment for migraines: ‘It’s difficult to diagnose exactly why things are happening’

September 16, 2025 1:28 pm

Many even speculated whether the actor had gained weight intentionally for his next project, rumoured to be a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke.

Fungal infection can manifest in several ways — itchy skin, rashes, discoloured nails and cough.

32-year-old battled itchy skin, lesions, discoloured nails for 5 months: Why nobody could diagnose a fungal infection

August 01, 2025 5:37 am

Steroid creams can temporarily relieve inflammation and itching but worsen the infection.

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Steroids, protein powders behind alarming rise in hip damage among urban youth, warn experts

May 15, 2025 6:15 pm

There is a thriving underground online market for performance-enhancing drugs and muscle-building supplements in India.

Explained: What are anabolic steroids and how does it impact one’s health?

May 02, 2022 12:21 am

Anabolic steroids are essentially lab-made versions of the male hormone testosterone and have a similar effect of increasing muscle mass as the natural hormone does.

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Prolonged use of steroids causes bone tissue death in post-Covid patients, warn doctors

July 14, 2021 3:27 pm

Avascular necrosis, also called osteonecrosis, can be termed as the death of bone tissue owing to the lack of blood supply

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What are steroids, and why are they given to Covid-positive patients?

May 21, 2021 9:59 am

Steroids can save the lives of patients with severe COVID-19 infection, doctors say

Guleria flags rise in fungal cases, says steroid overuse

May 16, 2021 7:38 pm

According to the Central government, ICMR has begun tracking CAM through its national registry, although the exact case burden is still not known.

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Indian-origin man faces jail in UK as 'world's most prolific' steroid smuggler

June 06, 2019 5:37 pm

The 65-year-old from Southall in west London faces years in jail after he was found guilty of conspiring to import a Class C drug following a six-week trial at the Old Bailey court in London on Wednesday. He, alongside Mumbai-based Danish national Jacob Sporon-Fiedler who has earlier pleaded guilty, are due to be sentenced on July 15.

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Men ignore health risks of steroids in pursuit of 'beautiful' body, says study

May 22, 2019 1:18 pm

The use of steroids has some life-limiting and serious side effects including reduced sperm count, erectile dysfunction, baldness, breast development and an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and liver or kidney failure.