Cortisone (or steroid) injections have become increasingly popular over the years for people looking to address chronic joint pain and inflammation. Why have they become so popular? Well, for starters ...

Knee pain can be debilitating, making simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up a painful experience. For many, the quick fix seems to be a cortisone shot - an anti-inflammatory ...

Medicare may cover cortisone shots if they are medically necessary for conditions like arthritis, back pain, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and various joint issues. Medicare Part B typically ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds. Epidural ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting a cortisone injection won't cure tennis elbow any better than a drug-free saline shot, according to a new study - and it might actually slow recovery. Researchers ...

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Getting a cortisone injection won't help tennis elbow any more than a drug-free saline shot - and it may actually slow recovery, according to an Australian study. Researchers writing ...

If preterm labor is a possibility, these shots can help protect your baby's lungs and improve outcomes. Here's when they're ...

I wrote recently that Justin Morneau has been totally healthy this season, but it turns out that’s not entirely true. He’s been free of any post-concussion symptoms and has been in the lineup just ...