The study confirms prior research that had pointed to the hormone, called GDF15.
The condition can lead to malnutrition, weight loss, and dehydration. It also increases the risk of preterm birth, preeclampsia, and blood clots, threatening the life of the mother and the fetus.
"I've been working on this for 20 years, and yet there are still reports of women dying from this and women being mistreated," said Dr. Marlena Fejzo, a co-author of the study.
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