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A recent study conducted at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland examined the cortisol reactivity in male physicians with burnout compared to healthy controls during an acute psychosocial stress test. The study found that male physicians with burnout exhibited significantly greater cortisol reactivity, indicating heightened stress levels. The findings highlight the importance of long-term research on cortisol's influence on cardiovascular health and stress responses in diverse groups. This research contributes to understanding the physiological responses in burnout-afflicted physicians and emphasizes the role of cortisol reactivity in stress-related research. [Extracted from the article]