Steroid Use
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What Are Oral Steroids And How Are They Different From Painkillers?
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oral steroids and painkillers both relieve discomfort but work very differently. While steroids suppress inflammation and immune activity, painkillers mainly ease symptoms. Understanding their uses, risks, and misuse is key to safe treatment.
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Steroid Overuse Increases Fungal Infection Risk: 6 Dangerous Side Effects To Watch For
- Sunday January 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
When there's overuse of steroids, its impact is more than just muscle gains or quick relief from inflammation. These synthetic hormones disrupt the body's hormonal balance, increasing risk of fungal infections, cardiovascular disease and more.
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Uncontrolled Steroid Use Is Driving Up Glaucoma Cases In India, Say Doctors
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Doctors across India are now raising concern over the widespread and unsupervised use of steroids. They say that these medications can significantly raise eye pressure when used for prolonged periods.
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www.ndtv.com
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More Women Are Using Steroids - And Many Don't Know The Risks
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Samuel Cornell & Timothy Piatkowski
Women now represent a growing share of people who use steroids. And so harm minimisation efforts, currently targeted at men, will need to change too.
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www.ndtv.com
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What Are Oral Steroids And How Are They Different From Painkillers?
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oral steroids and painkillers both relieve discomfort but work very differently. While steroids suppress inflammation and immune activity, painkillers mainly ease symptoms. Understanding their uses, risks, and misuse is key to safe treatment.
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www.ndtv.com
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Steroid Overuse Increases Fungal Infection Risk: 6 Dangerous Side Effects To Watch For
- Sunday January 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
When there's overuse of steroids, its impact is more than just muscle gains or quick relief from inflammation. These synthetic hormones disrupt the body's hormonal balance, increasing risk of fungal infections, cardiovascular disease and more.
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www.ndtv.com
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Uncontrolled Steroid Use Is Driving Up Glaucoma Cases In India, Say Doctors
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Doctors across India are now raising concern over the widespread and unsupervised use of steroids. They say that these medications can significantly raise eye pressure when used for prolonged periods.
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www.ndtv.com
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More Women Are Using Steroids - And Many Don't Know The Risks
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Health | Samuel Cornell & Timothy Piatkowski
Women now represent a growing share of people who use steroids. And so harm minimisation efforts, currently targeted at men, will need to change too.
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www.ndtv.com