Early data suggest cortisol may have an impact on hypertension, diabetes, says expert
— Early data suggest cortisol may have an impact on hypertension, diabetes, says expert
by Gregory Laub, Senior Director, Video, MedPage Today
July 21, 2026
• 2 min read
At ENDO 2026, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, discussion around hypercortisolism extended beyond classic Cushing syndrome and highlighted the potential cardiovascular impact of cortisol across a broader spectrum of disease.
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