Prednisone is a commonly prescribed corticosteroid used to treat inflammation. But since it’s processed through the liver, it may increase your risk of NAFLD (now called MASLD). Metabolic ...

Prednisone is a generic drug prescribed for various conditions that involve inflammation. It’s a corticosteroid drug, also called a steroid. Prednisone is a generic prescription drug. It comes as an ...

Photo illustration of the possible side effects to prednisone. (Ted Crow, The Plain Dealer) CLEVELAND, Ohio -- What do asthma, ulcerative colitis, poison ivy and herniated discs have in common? They ...

Prednisone reduces swelling, irritation, and inflammation in the body. It is a powerful steroid drug used to treat a range of conditions, but can also cause side effects like restlessness, weight gain ...

It may not be safe for people with certain medical conditions to drink alcohol while taking prednisone. The drug can affect metabolism, which could influence the effect of alcohol on a person’s body.

Prednisone is commonly prescribed to treat several conditions. One of the things that you should be aware of is prednisone and your food intake. We look at the type of foods you can eat along with ...

How and when do you stop taking prednisone, a steroid to treat inflammation? Even if you have side effects from the medication, don’t stop cold turkey or cut back the dose on your own if you’ve been ...

Obese mice that were fed a high-fat diet and that received prednisone one time per week had improved exercise endurance, got stronger, increased their lean body mass and lost weight, reports a new ...

If you've been prescribed prednisone or a related steroid, it’s important to know these pills may cause some nutritional side effects. If you want to lessen the risk of weight gain, fluid retention, ...

Prednisone is recommended as the first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis, but this steroid causes a number of unwanted side effects. Now new research published at the ATS 2025 International ...