All pet owners hope their dog lives a healthy, happy and long life. But just like humans, many dogs will experience illness and disease at some point in their lifetime, leading to a host of painful or ...

When our furry family members become ill, it can be a terrifying experience. They are members of our family, and we’d certainly hate to lose them! Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help ...

Prednisone is a versatile medication — but it has a few potential side effects. Does prednisone cause hair loss? It’s possible, though there’s not much evidence to confirm it. You may have been ...

Q. I used to take prednisone any time I got poison ivy. Then my endocrinologist told me never to take it for something so minor. My rashes were quite severe, but he said the prednisone could cause ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 76 years old and have been on 10 mg prednisone daily for four years. I have Wegener’s granulomatosis. I understand that prednisone is a “miracle” drug in many ways, but ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Although patients with lupus nephritis may require prednisone maintenance, attempts should be made to reduce ...