What is 'cortisol face'? Experts on what's behind facial puffiness.

Plus, a GOP candidate denies a disturbing report. September 20, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Israel and Hezbollah draw closer to war. North Carolina's GOP candidate for governor denies a disturbing report. Plus, is "cortisol face" real? How stress may (or may not) affect your face shape.   The Latest   [Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East.]( After two days of stunning [remote explosions]( that killed at least 37 people, Israel on Thursday [launched a new wave of attacks]( against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The airstrikes and artillery attacks, which Israel said hit Hezbollah launchers and infrastructure sites aimed at Israel, came as the leader of the Iran-backed group called the simultaneous detonations of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies an act of "war" and vowed revenge. Nearly 3,000 people were injured in the remote device attacks. [Here's the latest](. [A report said North Carolina's GOP candidate for governor called himself a 'black NAZI,' made scores of lewd remarks on a porn site](. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, vowed to stay in the race Thursday following [a bombshell CNN report]( that said he made dozens of lewd and inflammatory comments on an online porn forum years ago. CNN reported that [Robinson called himself a "black NAZI,"]( said slavery should be reinstated in the U.S., and made other graphic and disturbing comments. Robinson denied the report, calling it "tabloid trash." [Read more](. [What is ‘cortisol face’? How to tell if your puffy face is from stress — or a bigger problem.]( "You're not ugly, you just have cortisol face" has become a popular line on TikTok when describing facial swelling or puffiness. But is "[cortisol face](" a real thing? We spoke with doctors who said the shape of a person's face is determined by multiple factors, not just the stress hormone cortisol. However, it can cause what's called "moon face." They also shared [4 tips to lower cortisol levels]( and [when to see a doctor]( if you have facial swelling.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Hot List: New launches from Lululemon, exclusive NuFace discount, and more]( Shop hot products from brands like Old Navy, H&M, Lululemon, NuFace, Dyson, Target, byMATTER, Brooks and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Vin Gupta joined TODAY to share tips on how to identify different types of headaches and the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore. He also broke down what might trigger head pain and how to get some relief. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert, who has a new cookbook out with his wife, shared his crabcake recipe that strikes the perfect balance of crab and the other "stuff" that binds everything together. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. woman Tammy Weihe loved the "whimsical nature" of the skeletons in the yard of a neighbor's home on her [drive every day to undergo radiation treatment]( for breast cancer. She wrote a note thanking the homeowners for cheering her up, and then was delighted the next time she drove by. Homeowners Bill and Judy Pyles and their children had the [skeletons holding signs of encouragement]( like "Way to Go Tammy!" after Weihe finished her treatments. "It was pretty emotional and very overwhelming," Weihe told us. [See more photos](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](