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

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

Scientists have learned more about the genetic factors that may underlie double-jointedness, also known as hypermobility, and diseases that affect connective tissue called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos ...

Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

Doctors explain why taking folic acid before pregnancy matters, how folate status affects fertility, and when to start ...

When you think about nutrition, folate may not be the first nutrient that comes to mind. However, this B vitamin is crucial for your health. Folate is required for DNA synthesis and forming new cells, ...

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 ...