Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO Key Takeaways Adrenal glands produce hormones that affect heart rate, blood ...

Cushing's syndrome and its pituitary variant, Cushing's disease, represent complex endocrine disorders characterised by chronic excessive glucocorticoid exposure. This hypercortisolaemia may be the ...

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 ...

Patients with Cushing disease have an increased risk for new-onset autoimmune disease in the 3 years after surgical remission, according to a new retrospective study published on February 20 in Annals ...

Internet trolls partly aided doctors in diagnosing Amy Schumer with Cushing syndrome, but patients can go years without a diagnosis. Schumer opened up about her February 2024 diagnosis on the “Call ...

Amy Schumer reveals her dramatic 50-pound weight loss was due to life-threatening Cushing's syndrome. Here's what to know ...