"Because folate plays a crucial role in preventing neural tube defects, we tend to associate it with prenatal nutrition and supplementation. But folate is also involved in DNA synthesis, tissue ...

New statistics show that efforts to reduce birth defects by making sure women get enough folic acid are working. CBS News health correspondent Dr. Emily Senay talks with the Early Show about this ...

Arlington, VA - A new study suggests that folate supplementation in the food supply, mandated in 1998 by the US government to prevent neural tube defects, has had the added benefit of increased folate ...

As the UK adds folic acid to supermarket bread, a nutritionist examines whether TikTok health fears are backed by evidence.

High dietary folate may decrease the incidence of stroke, according to a 20-year study reported in a recent edition of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers found that people ...

A recent study reveals that Indian mothers may need more than just iron for healthy children. Here is why this study matters ...

Despite what those Instagram ads or juice companies might lead you to believe, a healthy liver does a beautiful job of "cleansing" and "detoxing" itself. That said, a surprising number—about 25% of ...

Depression and anxiety are mediated by rumination and worry. They are perseverative and negative towards oneself, and demand attention. Rumination is past-oriented, repetitive thoughts concerning ...

There are two types of vitamins: the scene-stealers you *know* are important, like vitamin C, D, and magnesium, and the stage hands with little name recognition who consistently work behind-the-scenes ...