For most people, cortisol, the vital hormone that controls stress, increases when they wake up. It’s the body’s way of preparing us for the day. But in police officers who’ve experienced intense ...

What makes the human body so miraculous? Is it our comparatively large brain? Our versatile muscle system? Our exquisite vision and opposable thumbs? Although all these features are undeniably ...

For most people, cortisol, the vital hormone that controls stress, increases when they wake up. It's the body's way of preparing us for the day. But in police officers who've experienced intense ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...

Social media is partial to a viral wellness topic or two, but the latest trend dominating discussion surrounds the wellbeing benefits of cortisol cocktails. This intriguing concoction doesn't in fact ...

TikTok, where lifestyle ideas go viral in seconds, has made health and wellness topics appealing. From new recipes to financial management guidance, TikTok and Instagram Reels provide a wealth of ...

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 ...

A new JAMA Network Open study reports that in children and adolescents without glucocorticoid (GC) deficiency, circulating cortisol levels were higher during acute illnesses as compared to when they ...