ORLANDO, Fla. — A new bill up for debate could help reduce the risk of birth defects. The bill looks to fortify enriched ...

California now requires tortillas to be fortified with folic acid to reduce birth defects in the Latino community, where prior folic acid consumption was low.

A folic acid supplement is recommended during pregnancy and prior to conception because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects in babies. Social media posts have claimed that people should avoid ...

The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One study found a reduced risk for neural tube defects when folic acid was used before and during pregnancy. The ...