Why B Vitamins Matter for Male Fertility
Researchers studied how vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies affect male fertility in mice. They found that mice lacking these important B vitamins had lower …
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Why Doctors Miss Simple Blood Tests Before Blood Transfusions
When people come to the emergency room with low blood counts, doctors sometimes give them blood transfusions without first checking if the problem is caused by …
Read MoreCan a Folate Supplement Help Kids with Autism? What Science Says
Some children with autism may have trouble getting enough folate (a B vitamin) into their brains, even when they eat foods with folate. Researchers have found …
Read MoreHow Arsenic and Folate May Affect Birth Defects
Researchers compared mothers who had children with spina bifida (a serious birth defect affecting the spine) to mothers who didn't, looking at how two things …
Read MorePesticides 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 …
Read MoreSeizure Medications May Block Folate Reaching Your Baby
Researchers studied how a vital nutrient called folate gets to babies during pregnancy in women taking seizure medications. They found that seizure drugs may …
Read MoreWhy Low Folate Levels Can Damage Your DNA
Folate is a B vitamin that your body needs to build and repair DNA, the instruction manual for your cells. When you don't get enough folate from food, your …
Read MoreWhy Anemia Is More Complex Than Just Low Iron
About 1 in 4 people worldwide struggle with anemia, a condition where your blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. While most people think anemia is just about …
Read MoreWhy the UK Needs Folic Acid in Food Now
Researchers in the UK tested blood samples from nearly 47,000 people to understand how common folate deficiency is and whether adding more folate to food could …
Read MoreMissing B Vitamins May Raise Blood Pressure Risk
Researchers studied nearly 1,400 adults in India to understand how two important B vitamins—folate and B12—affect blood pressure. They found that many people …
Read MoreCancer Drug Olaparib May Lower Folate Levels Quickly
Researchers studied cancer patients taking a drug called olaparib to see if it causes low folate levels (a B vitamin your body needs). They found that nearly …
Read MoreWhy Doctors Disagree on Testing for Blood Iron Deficiency
Doctors around the world use different methods to figure out why someone has anemia (low red blood cells), especially when checking for iron, vitamin B12, or …
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 Diabetes Medicine Metformin Can Lower Your B12 and Folate
Metformin is a popular medicine that helps millions of people manage type 2 diabetes, but scientists have discovered it can cause vitamin B12 and folate …
Read MoreSmoking During Pregnancy Linked to Vitamin B Deficiency
Researchers studied pregnant women across the United States to understand how smoking affects folate levels—a crucial B vitamin for healthy pregnancy. They …
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 MoreWhy Kids With Lymphoma Have High Levels of a Harmful Body Chemical
Researchers studied 90 children who were just diagnosed with lymphoma to understand why their bodies produce too much of a chemical called homocysteine, which …
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 MoreSpecial Bacteria Could Help Make Better Folate Supplements
Researchers discovered that certain bacteria found in kefir (a fermented milk drink) can naturally produce a highly absorbable form of folate, an important B …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Special Protein Fights Cancer Cells in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that a special protein called folate binding protein (FBP) can kill cancer cells in laboratory experiments. When researchers exposed …
Read MoreMillions of Pregnant Women Missing Key Nutrients Worldwide
A major review of 43 studies from 28 countries found that many pregnant women around the world don't get enough iron, folate, and vitamin B12—nutrients their …
Read MoreA Gene Variant That May Increase Alzheimer's Risk
Scientists studied a specific gene called MTHFR that comes in different versions. Some versions of this gene may make it harder for your body to process …
Read MoreLow Folate Levels May Double Risk of Problems After Shoulder Surgery
Researchers found that people with low folate levels (a B vitamin) had twice as many complications after total shoulder replacement surgery compared to those …
Read MoreBetter Food Variety May Help Teens Feel Less Sad and Worried
Researchers studied nearly 1,400 teenagers in rural Pakistan to see how their family's food situation affected their mental health. They found that teens from …
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