Women of childbearing age are urged to maintain ample amounts of folic acid in their bodies through supplementation and ...

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's ...

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Key Takeaways: Folic acid (vitamin B9) supports healthy cell growth ...

New California law adding folic acid to corn masa will help reduce birth defects in the Latino and Hispanic community.

When it comes to eating healthy, most people understand how important key nutrients like protein and fats are -- but vitamins like folate are important too.

Many staple foods are fortified with folic acid and can lead to many potential health benefits. Here's what to know about this ingredient's importance.

Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture infants. Starting Jan. 1, a new law will take effect requiring most tortillas and corn masa ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Most tortillas and corn masa products sold in California will soon have to include an additional ingredient — one ...

A new law is taking effect this week in California, and it stipulates new requirements for corn tortillas. Assembly Bill 1830 will require all corn masa flour to contain a specific amount of folic ...

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From glycolic to salicylic, exfoliating acids have quickly become a mainstay in our beauty routines. But lactic acid seems to be the lesser known of the bunch, despite being a dermatologist’s favorite ...