Prenatal exposure to high-dose folic acid is associated with a greater than twofold increased risk for cancer in children of mothers with epilepsy, new data from a Scandinavian registry of more than 3 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who took folic acid supplements in the first two months of pregnancy were less likely to have kids with severe language delays in a new study from Norway. Folic acid ...

During National Folic Acid Awareness week, Jan. 8–Jan. 14, RMH reminds women of the importance of taking vitamins containing folic acid before, during and after pregnancy. Studies have shown that ...

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills, according ...

One of the must-have vitamins for all pregnant women is folic acid. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized its importance and the positive effects it has on both the mother and ...

Prenatal care is essential for the health of expectant mothers and newborns alike. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health notes that babies of mothers who don't get ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (CNN) — Taking folic acid before pregnancy, ...

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Background: Folic acid (FA) added to foods during fortification is 70–85% bioavailable compared to 50% of folate occurring naturally in foods. Thus, if FA supplements also are taken during pregnancy, ...

Future Science Group (FSG) today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA, reviewing national and international guidelines for folic acid supplementation, and analyzing its ...

Supplementing with folic acid when pregnant may reduce the link between maternal blood levels of lead and autistic-like behaviors in children. The findings support recommendations for taking folic ...

This year, Folic Acid Awareness Week is September 8-14. This is a great time to remind people why it is important to take folic acid before and during pregnancy. We have Cristina Gonzalez from the ...