Autism spectrum disorder affects up to 1 per cent of children globally, leading to social communication and behavioral challenges.

Only about one-third of women who could get pregnant get enough of a vitamin that protects against serious birth defects. A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows it ...

A new study has found that folate may weaken the link between blood-lead levels in pregnant women and autistic-like behaviors in their children. New research gives another reason to take folic acid ...

Are higher doses of folic acid in pregnancy safe? MINNEAPOLIS – Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in ...

Taking folic acid early in pregnancy was associated with better neuropsychological outcomes in the offspring at age 6 years, including improved verbal skills and behavior, new research suggests. The ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Photo:Courtesy Pregnant women who take too much folic acid and its natural form vitamin ...

An Australian study suggests that mandatory folic acid fortification may have unintended consequences, linking excess folate to rising gestational diabetes and calling for urgent policy reassessment.