Explore the demographics that can benefit from targeted folate supplementation, including expectant mothers, aging adults, ...

Lately we've had a bumper crop of baby girls in our workplace. When we hear gurgles followed by "oohing" and "aahing," we know a baby is in the vicinity. Everyone quickly huddles around the little ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Kale is a good source of folate, but certain legumes, meat, and vegetables have more ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Folic acid is an essential nutrient you’ve likely seen on food labels or vitamin bottles — often targeting pregnant women (since it helps ...

These ultra-crunchy veggies are overflowing with water, micronutrients, gut-healthy fiber, and more. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Traditionally, celery has been associated with ants on a log, mirepoix ...

Approximately one in four women in Canada are unaware of the benefits of taking folic acid before and during pregnancy to prevent certain birth defects—a percentage that has not improved in more than ...

New California law adding folic acid to corn masa will help reduce birth defects in the Latino and Hispanic community.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Fortifying flour and pasta with folic acid has led to a significant drop ...

Taking prenatal vitamins when not pregnant is a regimen some women swear by for health and beauty benefits, but whether the technique is a safe thing to do is not clear-cut. Prenatal vitamins ...

In a study published in Life Science Alliance, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found that decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models, challenging the ...