Breakthrough research on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy gains global recognition

The HER Foundation is thrilled to have the groundbreaking research on hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and pregnancy sickness shortlisted for the Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 title in…

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Amy Schumer gives welcome address for ICHG 2024 conference virtually

Are you as excited as we are about the international Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) conference being in the United States for the first time? ICHG 2024 happens every other year, and…

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Dr. Marlena Fejzo was honored as one of Forbes 50 over 50!

Dr. Marlena Fejzo, HER Foundation’s Research Director, Harmonia Healthcare’s Chief Scientific Officer, and an Assistant Professor at USC has been honored as one of Forbes 50 over 50: Innovation! Discover…

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TIME 100 Health – Dr. Marlena Fejzo

Dr. Marlena Fejzo was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in health! We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Fejzo for receiving this award related to her groundbreaking research…

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From HG Loss To HG Discovery

Dr. Fejzo and MacGibbon’s historical timeline that sets the stage for testing novel treatments for Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy (NVP) and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). 1988 – Brown University While…

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Dr. Marlena Fejzo was named one of TIME Women of the Year

TIME named Dr. Marlena Fejzo to its annual TIME Women of the Year list, recognizing extraordinary leaders fighting for a more equal world. Read more about Dr. Fejzo’s journey: “HER…

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today show with dr fejzo, aijia grammar, and maria shriver

Today Show Segment feat. Dr. Fejzo, Aijia Grammer, & Maria Shriver

Dr. Marlena Fejzo and a member of our ambassador council, Aijia Grammer, were interviewed by Maria Shriver on the Today Show about hyperemesis gravidarum. HG Survivors unite for awareness, change,…

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Marlena Fejzo, PhD, working in the lab

The cause of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) has been found, and it’s not hCG!

A new study published in Nature reveals abnormally high levels of the hormone GDF15, and increased sensitivity to it, are the major factors contributing to HG. The most severe form…

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