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Study: Excess Folic Acid During Pregnancy Has Autism Link
We've long known that a deficiency in folic acid during pregnancy can be harmful to fetal...
Pennsylvania Couple Celebrates The Short Time They Had With Baby Born With Anencephaly
It is estimated that 1 in every 4,859 babies in the United States will be born with anencephaly, a...
Most Women in UK Avoid Taking Folic Acid Supplements that prevent Birth Defects
Most birth defects affecting the brain or spinal cord in babies can be avoided by boosting levels...
Folic Acid Deficiency Could Have Impact through Several Generations
The health implications of a folic acid deficiency are well known and well-documented – spinal...
New Treatment May Help Prevent 80 Percent Neural Defects in Newborns
A new treatment that could work alongside Folic Acid, is being developed by researchers that can...
Rare Form of Spina Bifida Causes 10 Centimeter Growth at Base of Infant’s Spine
Seven month old Xiao Wei was born with spina bifida, a condition in which the spinal cord does not...
Study: Folic Acid Supplement during Early Pregnancy Provides ‘Substantial Reduction’ in Autism Risk
Studies upon studies have indicated just how important folic acid is during pregnancy. This is...
Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Helps Reduce Risk of Autism in Children
Folic acid has been highly recommended for both pregnant women and women trying to conceive for...
Folic Acid Intake in any Form, Beneficial for Women
Women who are trying to conceive or are already pregnant are recommended to take Folic Acid to help...
Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Reduce Child’s Language Delays
Women who take folic acid in the first two months of their pregnancy are less likely to have...