This interactive activity from NOVA shows what happens at the molecular level when the organic steroid cortisone is produced in a laboratory from the "starter" compound diosgenin. Though it may ...

While some guys may grow muscle quickly with food and exercise alone, others fail to do so, even after routinely lifting weights. Fortunately, legal steroid pills might help people attain their ...

In pursuing the ideal physique, individuals often explore various avenues to shape and sculpt their bodies. One controversial method that has gained attention is the use of steroids, particularly ...

In this video segment, adapted from NOVA, reenactment footage portrays how chemist Percy Julian used careful observation, insight, and determination to search for a process for synthesizing the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “This study demonstrates that significant body composition changes occur in healthy, eugonadal men after only 4 ...

The last few years, we've seen a spike in scrutiny over the way famous people look - more specifically, whether they can credit weight loss to drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound. But, you know, another ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory today ...

A NUMBER of investigators have reported increased adrenocortical activity among obese persons. These reports have noted the frequency of increased urinary 17-ketogenic steroids, 1–4 increased ...

When people think of gym goers using steroids, the picture that comes to mind is often of a man pumping iron, like Arnold ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...