"Because folate plays a crucial role in preventing neural tube defects, we tend to associate it with prenatal nutrition and supplementation. But folate is also involved in DNA synthesis, tissue ...

Folic acid vs. methylfolate—is one better for you than the other? Here, dietitians explain the differences and how to know ...

New statistics show that efforts to reduce birth defects by making sure women get enough folic acid are working. CBS News health correspondent Dr. Emily Senay talks with the Early Show about this ...

Arlington, VA - A new study suggests that folate supplementation in the food supply, mandated in 1998 by the US government to prevent neural tube defects, has had the added benefit of increased folate ...

High dietary folate may decrease the incidence of stroke, according to a 20-year study reported in a recent edition of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers found that people ...

Despite what those Instagram ads or juice companies might lead you to believe, a healthy liver does a beautiful job of "cleansing" and "detoxing" itself. That said, a surprising number—about 25% of ...

There are two types of vitamins: the scene-stealers you *know* are important, like vitamin C, D, and magnesium, and the stage hands with little name recognition who consistently work behind-the-scenes ...