Folate, an essential B vitamin, is necessary for the human body to function and many countries, including the United States, ...

High uric acid levels, increasingly common due to modern lifestyles, can lead to gout and kidney stones. The good news is that managing uric acid is possible through simple lifestyle adjustments ...

Folic Acid: Now Hear This Lentils, a source of folic acid, significantly reduce hearing and memory loss. They don't taste too bad either. By Lydia Fong published May 1, 2007 - last reviewed on ...

Looking for a prenatal vitamin? CR outlines the difference between folic acid and folate, plus which prenatals meet ACOG's recommended nutrient levels.

Folic acid plays a dual role in breast cancer depending on dose and context. While moderate intake may reduce risk, high levels or genetic variants disrupting metabolism may promote tumor ...

Folate is a B vitamin that's crucial for cell growth and helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spine. Dietitians share 9 folate-rich foods to add to your diet.

Funded by the maple industry, a researcher has exaggerated his findings to suggest that syrup could help prevent serious diseases.

Minnesota-made birch syrup is a lot like its maple syrup cousin in texture and thickness, but it tastes very different and is best used in drinks and savory dishes.

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills ...

The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.

Discover how scientists and sugar makers employ innovative techniques to revolutionize maple syrup production and fortify the crop against climate change.