Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO Key Takeaways Adrenal glands produce hormones that affect heart rate, blood pressure, and stress response.High cortisol levels can cause weight gain, ...

Ever felt so stressed and irritable in the afternoon that you reached for a snack pouch of salty chips… then another… and another… only to get caught UP in a cycle of more cravings, restless sleep, ...

If there are two words Dr. James Findling, an endocrinologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, dreads hearing, they’re probably “adrenal fatigue.” Some of his patients recite claims they've read ...

"Adrenal fatigue" is a condition circulating on social media that is supposedly caused by stress. To treat adrenal fatigue, some people have turned to unregulated supplements. But a doctor said the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., MBA, covers health, medicine, wellness and science You could say that there’s been a surge of “cortisol ...

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, specifically cortisol. There are three types of adrenal insufficiency. Each type has different causes, but they ...

The adrenal glands produce hormones that support several bodily functions. Inflammation of the adrenal glands may be a symptom of underlying conditions, which may include infections and cancer.

Metastatic adrenal cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the adrenal gland to distant parts of the body. Cancer at this stage usually isn’t curable, but treatments can address symptoms and improve ...