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Amy Schumer Diagnosed With Cushing Syndrome

Amy Schumer revealed she's been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome after ongoing discourse surrounding her looks.

The comedian revealed the health condition during an appearance on Jessica Yellin’s “News Not Noise” newsletter, saying the diagnosis has left her feeling “reborn” following the recent discourse surrounding her puffier face. Cushing syndrome occurs when one has elevated levels of cortisol (the primary stress hormone) inside the body for a long time, according to the Mayo Clinic. “While I was doing press on camera for my Hulu show, I was also in MRI machines four hours at a time, having my veins shut down from the amount of blood drawn and thinking I may not be around to see my son grow up,” she said.

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