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time.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Marlena Fejzo

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects 2% of pregnancies causing severe symptoms; genetic research found GDF15 hormone levels variation as a potential cause, leading to treatment hopes. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
OMG science

Could a rare mutation that causes dwarfism also slow ageing?

Individuals with Laron syndrome show lower risk of heart disease and other age-related disorders, sparking interest in potential new treatments. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Health

Long COVID Study Suggests Immune System Response At Root Of Symptoms

Scientists have identified a change in blood proteins in patients with long COVID, indicating lingering immune system activation.
This discovery could lead to diagnostic tests and treatments for long COVID, addressing the range of persistent symptoms. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Health

Rare mutation that halves risk of Parkinson's disease discovered

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation in a small protein that may lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease.
The mutation is primarily found in people of European descent and those who have it are half as likely to develop the disease. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Health

Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Severe Morning Sickness

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are primarily caused by the hormone GDF15.
The severity of symptoms is determined by the amount of hormone in a woman's blood and her exposure to it before pregnancy. [ more ]
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