If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

Pedal oedema, the abnormal swelling of feet and ankles, signals underlying conditions like heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney disorders, or venous issues. Fluid accumulation occurs due to ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and legs. It affects older adults, pregnant women, and those with heart, kidney, ...

A mum-to-be has gone viral on TikTok after a pregnancy symptom left her with skin like "dough" – a condition called pitting oedema, which affects around eight in 10 pregnant women. Carla, who goes by ...

Swelling of the feet and ankles occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the tissues due to heart, liver, kidney or venous problems (Image: Pinterest) Pedal oedema is abnormal swelling of the feet and ...

When it comes to your body, what you should never ignore about lumps or swelling is simple: any new bump, thickening or persistent puffiness deserves attention. Most changes turn out to be minor, but ...