Cushing syndrome is caused by ... especially in the face and upper back at the base of the neck, or a “moon face” or “buffalo hump,” Lalani noted. Muscle loss and weakness, excess body ...

A buildup of fat between the shoulder blades causes a hump in the back of the neck to form. Medications that people take to treat HIV and Cushing’s syndrome can cause a buildup of fat behind the ...

In February, the 42-year-old comedian clapped back at online trolls who criticized ... Just weeks later, Amy revealed that she has Cushing syndrome, a rare disorder that happens when your body ...

From early warning signs to prevention tips, here’s all that you need to know about this rare hormonal disorder.

Cushing syndrome occurs due to abnormally high levels of cortisol, which is commonly related to steroid use. Symptoms include weight gain, thinning skin, fluid retention, and stretch marks ...

A Prescription Drug User Fee Act target date of December 30, 2025 has been set for the application. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA ...

Salivary cortisol measurements are particularly useful to investigate cyclical Cushing's syndrome. At least partial autonomy of cortisol production (either direct from the adrenal cortex or ...

Cushing's syndrome is a debilitating endocrine disorder which results from hypercortisolemia. While endogenous Cushing's syndrome can be caused by an adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-dependent ...

Older age was tied to a higher prevalence of 10 comorbidities among a group of 608 people with Cushing’s disease. Younger age was associated with most hallmark features of Cushing’s disease.

Wrestling champion Ben Kjar is the subject of the new documentary Standout: The Ben Kjar Story. (Courtesy of Standout: The Ben Kjar Story) ...