Alcohol and caffeine also impact your cortisol levels, and consuming too much of either or both over time impacts your cortisol levels. Alcohol increases inflammation, which places stress on the body, ...

As for why cortisol varies throughout the day: "Cortisol is very important in helping a person transition from sleep to wakefulness," Zalzala explained. "This triggers a 'morning cortisol surge' -- a ...

Adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia treated with an oral nonsteroidal drug saw continued disease control with reduced ...