Carrying weight around our middle is something that might seem inevitable past the age of 30. We jokingly refer to our “mum tum,” “beer gut” or “love handles”. But those extra inches are no laughing ...

Cleveland endocrinologist Brian Burtch explains why the trendy "cortisol cocktail" is unlikely to affect cortisol levels ...

Cortisol has become a buzzword on social media over the past few years, and right alongside that, we have "cortisol face." Also known as a "moon face," the term describes a swollen or puffy face ...

What to know about the social media trending topic “cortisol face” as many are blaming the stress hormone for their increase of facial swelling and puffiness Getty “Cortisol face” is currently a ...

A new study published in Psychological Medicine has found that a specific type of cognitive training can reduce biological ...

Cortisol levels need to be kept in check to ward off chronic inflammation, which is linked to a host of long-term health problems. Here’s how. If there’s a current health villain, it’s cortisol. On ...

Struggling with weight gain or high blood pressure? High cortisol levels could be the reason, suggests a gastroenterologist.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...