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 ...

When you wake up in the morning, you may have felt your face swollen or your fingers and legs heavy. Even if there are no ...

Tamra Judge gave fans a look at her major facial swelling after undergoing plastic surgery and a carbon-dioxide laser treatment to reverse the effects of aging. The “Real Housewives of Orange County” ...

Zach Gilford is unrecognizable in a photo he shared of his swollen face as he recovers from an unspecified health event. The 42-year-old "Criminal Minds: Evolution" star posted a shocking image of ...

Water weight is a buildup of excess water or fluids in the body. Here are possible causes and ways to lose water weight safely, according to doctors. Water weight, also known as water retention, is a ...

Purging in bulimia by vomiting can make the face and cheeks appear swollen or puffy due to effects on the salivary glands. The glands typically return to their usual size after habitual vomiting stops ...

Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern. However, it ...