Gene Change That Raises Homocysteine May Actually Protect Against MS
Scientists studied a common gene variation that affects how our bodies process folate and found something surprising. People with this gene change, which …
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Too Much Folic Acid May Increase Diabetes Risk During Pregnancy
Australian researchers found that after the country started adding folic acid to bread and cereals, pregnant women developed gestational diabetes three times …
Read MoreGene Mutation Affects Pregnancy Even With Enough Folate
Scientists studied a common gene mutation called MTHFR C677T that affects how the body processes folate, a vitamin important for pregnancy. They wanted to see …
Read MorePregnant Women with Epilepsy May Need Extra Folate for Baby's Health
Researchers studied how well folate (a B vitamin) passes from pregnant mothers to their babies when the mother has epilepsy. They found that epilepsy …
Read MoreDoctors Need Better Tools to Help Couples Who Keep Losing Pregnancies
A new study found that doctors and nurses don't have enough support to help couples who experience repeated pregnancy losses. The research surveyed 175 …
Read MoreDifferent Types of Folate May Affect Where Kids Store Body Fat
Scientists studied over 2,000 American children and teens to see how different forms of folate (a B vitamin) relate to where their bodies store fat. They found …
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