Cushing’s Syndrome:  Cushing’s syndrome is a rare hormonal disorder characterized by chronic exposure to abnormally high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This excess cortisol, also known as hypercortisolism, produces a constellation of symptoms that can significantly impact a person’s physical and emotional well-being. Understanding Cortisol and its Role Cortisol is a hormone produced by … Continue reading When Ghrelin Gets Silenced by Cortisol Excess