In a fascinating new study, scientists have made a significant discovery about morning sickness - a common ailment occurring in pregnancy, affecting a huge number of pregnant individuals globally. This study, according to the reputed journal, Nature, indicates that morning sickness might be linked to a hormone present in our bodies, known as GDF-15.
In non-pregnant individuals, the stress-triggered hormone GDF-15 is produced at comparatively lower levels. However, high levels of this hormone have been identified as a potential cause of nausea, a key symptom of morning sickness. The majority of those pregnant tend to manifest some form of this condition, with some cases so severe that hospitalization becomes necessary.
