Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Maternal folate levels that were too low or too high were associated with risk of congenital heart disease in ...

Maternal serum folate levels during early to midpregnancy show a U-shaped association with congenital heart disease (CHD) risk in offspring. Both low and high folate levels are linked to an increased ...

Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved a synthetic form of vitamin B9 called leucovorin as the first drug for a rare genetic disorder.On Tuesday, March 10, the FDA approved the high-dose B vitamin ...

The information comes from a study in the journal Pediatrics. As a result, scientists say, not only should health providers monitor folic acid levels in teens, but the findings should influence school ...

The FDA has approved Wellcovorin (leucovorin) for cerebral folate deficiency (CFD-FOLR1), the first-ever treatment for the rare genetic neurological condition.

An Australian study suggests that mandatory folic acid fortification may have unintended consequences, linking excess folate to rising gestational diabetes and calling for urgent policy reassessment.

Kale is a good source of folate, but certain legumes, meat, and vegetables have more per serving. Black-eyed peas, lentils, and beef liver are some of the best sources of folate. Folate is an ...