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Photo of a young pregnant woman getting ready in the bathroom for the upcoming day; the daily routine of an expectant mother.

We finally know what causes morning sickness during pregnancy

8 June 2023

A hormone called GDF15 has been identified as the cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, which should lead to ways to prevent and treat the most severe cases

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