Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Kale is a good source of folate, but certain legumes, meat, and vegetables have more ...

Lately we've had a bumper crop of baby girls in our workplace. When we hear gurgles followed by "oohing" and "aahing," we know a baby is in the vicinity. Everyone quickly huddles around the little ...

Folic acid is a B vitamin with which our bodies make new cells (Photo: Shutterstock) When you find out that you are pregnant, your doctor will most likely put you on folic acid supplements. Many of us ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Folic acid is an essential nutrient you’ve likely seen on food labels or vitamin bottles — often targeting pregnant women (since it helps ...

Prenatal care is essential for the health of expectant mothers and newborns alike. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health notes that babies of mothers who don't get ...

Folate is an essential B-vitamin that is needed for DNA synthesis and cell division. Folate deficiency can lead to anemia, and deficiency early in pregnancy can lead to neural tube defects – birth ...

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

Okra also provides a decent amount of folate, offering around 60 micrograms per 100 grams. While slightly lower than green ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Fortifying flour and pasta with folic acid has led to a significant drop ...

These ultra-crunchy veggies are overflowing with water, micronutrients, gut-healthy fiber, and more. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Traditionally, celery has been associated with ants on a log, mirepoix ...

Taking prenatal vitamins when not pregnant is a regimen some women swear by for health and beauty benefits, but whether the technique is a safe thing to do is not clear-cut. Prenatal vitamins ...