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• U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Finds Stronger Evidence for Folic Acid Use During Pregnancy

  August 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study back up the recommendations of a medical task force which calls for women to take folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube and other birth defects.

• High-Dose Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Increase Cancer Risk for Children, When Mother Also Takes Epilepsy Drugs

  October 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Women with epilepsy who take high doses of folic acid during pregnancy may face an increased risk that their child develops cancer, according to the findings of a new study.

• Lead Exposure During Pregnancy May Increase Risk Of Childhood Obesity: Study

  October 11, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that lead exposure during pregnancy can lead to children with obesity later in life.

• High Doses of Folic Acid Failed To Prevent Preeclampsia In Pregnant Women: Study

  October 2, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Folic acid failed to prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women, according to the findings of a new study.

• Despite Popularity Of Dietary Supplements, Little Evidence They Help: JAMA

  February 6, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  Dietary supplements provide few benefits, and those can usually be achieved through a healthy diet, doctors warn.

• Epilepsy Drug Autism Risk May Be Lowered by Folic Acid Supplements: Study

  January 4, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that taking folic acid can reduce the risk of autism caused by the use of epilepsy drugs during pregnancy.

• Folic Acid Overuse During Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk: Study

  May 16, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates that while folic acid helps prevent birth defects, too much during pregnancy may increase the risk of children being born with autism.

• CDC Highlights Risks of Birth Defects, Folic Acid Benefits

  January 7, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  This month is National Birth Defects Month and health officials are urging women to take folic acid to prevent malformations.

• Washington Neural Tube Defect Cluster Investigated By CDC

  September 18, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A cluster of neural tube defect births in Washington state is under investigation by the CDC, which has yet been unable to find a cause.

• Gastric Bypass Surgery for Teens May Increase Risk of Birth Defects: Study

  October 5, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A new study suggests that teen girls who received gastric bypass surgery to lose weight may be at an increased...