Pesticides May Lower Folate and Raise Harmful Protein Levels
Researchers discovered that old pesticides called organochlorine chemicals, which are still found in the environment and in people's bodies, may be lowering …
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Why More Pregnant Women Need Better Health Planning Before Conception
Researchers in Northern Ireland looked at over 255,000 pregnancies between 2011 and 2021 to understand how women's health habits were changing. They found that …
Read MoreWhat Causes Cleft Lip? Scientists Find Key Genetic and Mineral Clues
Researchers studied the genes and body chemicals that might cause cleft lip and palate, a condition where a baby's lip or mouth doesn't form completely before …
Read MoreWhy Folic Acid Matters: New Clues About Birth Defects
Researchers discovered how folic acid deficiency during pregnancy may lead to neural tube defects—serious birth conditions affecting the brain and spine. Using …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs Folate: A Complete Guide
Folate is a B vitamin that plays crucial roles in your body, from helping cells divide properly to supporting brain health and energy production. This research …
Read MoreWhy Women With Epilepsy Need More Folic Acid
Women with epilepsy often don't get enough folate, a B vitamin that's crucial for healthy pregnancies. Researchers reviewed over 100 studies to understand why …
Read MoreWhy Low Folate Causes Birth Defects of the Spine and Brain
Researchers discovered how not getting enough folate (a B vitamin) during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects affecting the spine and brain. The study …
Read MoreRare Side Effects Found in Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Folic acid is a vitamin that doctors recommend pregnant women take to prevent birth defects. A new study looked at reports of problems that happened after …
Read MoreWhy Folate Matters: New Discovery About Birth Defects
Scientists discovered why folate (a B vitamin) is so important for preventing birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. When the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreA Vitamin-Like Nutrient May Lower Heart Defect Risk in Babies
Researchers studied over 23,000 pregnancies to see if a natural nutrient called myo-inositol could help prevent heart defects in babies. They found that …
Read MoreFolic Acid and Early Birth: What Matters for Babies With Spina Bifida
Researchers studied whether folic acid supplements and folate-rich foods affect early birth in babies with spina bifida. Looking at data from over 1,200 …
Read MoreActive Folate Supplements May Work Better Than Regular Folic Acid
Researchers combined results from 11 studies comparing two types of folate supplements for women planning to get pregnant. They found that the active form of …
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