Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about ...

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

When it comes to eating healthy, most people understand how important key nutrients like protein and fats are -- but vitamins ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new bill up for debate could help reduce the risk of birth defects. The bill looks to fortify enriched ...

Folic acid helps healthy cell growth, and when consumed before and during pregnancy, has been proven to prevent birth defects.

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 ...

DALLAS, May 3 – For the first time, high dietary folate was found to decrease the incidence of stroke, according to a 20-year study reported in today’s Stroke: Journal of the American Heart ...