He notes that "not only does cereal spike your blood sugar, but it also spikes your cortisol." He advises: "have some eggs ...

Over a decade into selling Korlym to treat endogenous hypercortisolism, also known as Cushing syndrome, Corcept Therapeutics ...

If you've ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count, or CBC. One of the ...

"Complete blood counts are common tests, and our study suggests CBCs vary a lot from person to person even when completely healthy, and a more personalized and precision medicine approach could give ...

A complete blood count (CBC) screening is a routine exam requested by most physicians for healthy adults. Currently, the results of CBC tests are analyzed using a one-size-fits-all reference interval, ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD A TSH test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood.

“Cortisol is a life sustaining hormone. We cannot survive without cortisol,” Dr. Anjanette Tan, an endocrinologist at the ...

I got a blood test to figure out my cortisol levels and learned a lot about stress in the process. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at ...

During an anxiety attack, your brain sends a rush of the stress hormones adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol through your body, causing your heart rate and blood pressure to rise. As a result, you ...

In another instance of don't take health advice from influencers on TikTok, the recent trend “#cortisolface” has gained ...

Cushing syndrome, or hypercortisolism, occurs due to abnormally high levels of the hormone cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons. In most cases, getting treatment can help you manage ...