The beauty buffs of TikTok have a new common enemy in cortisol. A condition dubbed “moon face” has struck fear in the faces of stressed-out young adults who now believe their overblown visage ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from ...

While “moon face” is a real symptom of a real condition known as Cushing’s Syndrome — which does result from elevated levels of cortisol — it’s a challenging diagnosis for even ...

In poetic terms, it could also mean having a 'moon-like face' to signify a round, glowing, and unblemished appearance, much like the full moon. But did you know that a moon face is also a ...

Social media users just won’t stop talking about how the stress hormone cortisol can cause cheeks and eyelids to swell out of recognition, a condition dubbed “moon face.” “Your face is ...

In recent times, a condition known as moon face has been gaining attention on social media platforms like TikTok. This distinctive facial appearance, characterised by a rounded, puffy face ...