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

Hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone play a direct role in metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. Hormone imbalances can make weight loss harder and contribute to weight ...

They’re not all related to stress.

Social media loves to blame cortisol for menopause weight gain. But though Cortisol levels rise during perimenopause, the stress hormone isn't the sole culprit behind your changing body. Reduced ...

The underlying cause shocked the patient and confounded her doctors. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 67-year-old woman slipped off her shoes before stepping onto her doctor’s scale. At her home, in ...