“Folic acid supports the developing foetus, reducing neural tube defects during pregnancy," notes Reema Pillai, dietitian at Dietitian Fit. But, “it's an important nutrient to consider for all women,” ...

A coalition of legislators asked two government agencies to warn consumers when corn masa products — like corn tortillas — ...

What's the difference? Folate and folic acid are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, the term folate is a general term used to describe many ...

That means, getting enough “folic acid is essential for preventing major birth defects of your baby’s brain and spine, known as neural tube defects, or NTDs,” says Stephanie Hack, MD, FACOG, a ...

The world's worst child health crisis is malnutrition. Climate change is making it even harder to solve. To protect the world ...

Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert has warned that flavoured Weetabix, such as the chocolate, banana, and fruit and nut minis, ...

WASHINGTON —Despite efforts by the US Department of Health and Human Services to encourage the fortification of corn masa ...

If there's one thing Lina Finocchiaro learned from her experience with hyperemesis – a condition characterised by severe ...

Expecting mothers face a dizzying array of decisions about their health but one study suggests that adding mangoes to the mix ...

This AI-generated data allows for systematic tracking of pre-natal counseling, and if a gap in care is detected, automatic alerts prompt action on folic acid supplementation, reducing the risk of ...

Bouillon cubes — those small blocks of evaporated meat or vegetable extracts and seasonings that typically are used to flavor ...