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Cause of pregnancy sickness — and potential treatment

A new study has shown why many women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy — and why some women, including the Duchess of Cambridge, become so sick they need to be admitted to hospital. The culprit is a hormone produced by the fetus — a protein known as GDF15. But how sick the mother feels […]

Published on December 13, 2023

As Foundation for ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis Cracks, Fallout Spreads

When Angelo Quinto’s family learned that officials blamed his 2020 death on “excited delirium,” a term they had never heard before, they couldn’t believe it. To them, it was obvious the science behind the diagnosis wasn’t real. Related Links Police Blame Some Deaths on ‘Excited Delirium.’ ER Docs Consider Pulling the Plug on the Term. […]

Published on December 13, 2023

Caregiving can be stressful, but it could also lower risk of depression

Becoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study is questioning the idea that family caregiving is also a risk factor for depression. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where […]

Published on December 12, 2023