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

If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

‘You’re not ugly, you just have cortisol face,’ is a popular refrain in these videos.Photograph: NielsHariot/Getty Images/iStockphoto Does your face get puffy sometimes? Do you occasionally experience ...

"Cortisol face" is trending on TikTok — if your cheeks are looking a little puffy or rounded, social media users might lead you believe that you have an issue with your cortisol levels. But cortisol ...

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, ...