Whether you're breaking out in hives or have a herniated disc or suffer from asthma, you could be prescribed the same drug.
Lots of diverse conditions are treated with what's been dubbed "a 20th century wonder drug"--called prednisone.
It's a steroid and it's the topic of our Tuesday Checkup.
Ideastream's Anne Glausser spoke with Evelyn Theiss about her article in the health section of today's paper.