Cushing syndrome was named after scientist Harvey Cushing, who described it in 1932, according to his biography published in the Journal of the Intensive Care Society. He has been dubbed the “father of modern neurological surgery.” He operated on more than 2,000 brain tumours in the span of his 40-year medical career.

Amy Schumer was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome, a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the body — thanks to comments from people on the internet who noticed her "puffier face," she recently shared.