The problem with PEDs use today is much more widespread and closer to home than many people believe, Pope warns. Both mass ...

Two recent studies found anabolic steroids have lifelong effects on the heart years after men stopped using them. Anabolic steroids — synthetic hormones that mimic testosterone — are used to increase ...

When there's overuse of steroids, its impact is more than just muscle gains or quick relief from inflammation. These ...

Lured by promises of bigger muscles and better performance on the field, many athletes and bodybuilders turn to anabolic steroids despite their well-known side effects, including increased risk for ...

Anabolic steroids – synthetic hormones that mimic the naturally-occurring sex hormone testosterone – are used to increase muscle mass and boost athletic performance. These performance-enhancing drugs ...

Taking a higher dose (amount) of steroids usually causes more severe side effects. People who take steroids for a long time are also at risk for more serious health problems: Because steroids cause ...

Over time, the consequences of his long-term steroid use piled up. “All of my hormones and my system shut down. I had no ...

Kyle Ganson is a University of Toronto assistant professor in social work who studies muscle dysmorphia, a body image-related disorder that is common among men. (Mike Cole/CBC - image credit) Experts ...