A new study found that children whose mothers took an essential vitamin early in pregnancy had significantly higher verbal ...

Higher doses of folic acid during early pregnancy were safe and linked to improved verbal and behavioral skills in children ...

Mothers-to-be who take folic acid supplements are more likely to have twins, say researchers. Many use the vitamin before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of their babies being born with ...

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal ...

The study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online, says taking folic acid, a type of B vitamin early in ...

Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six as well as improved behavior skills, according ...

Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is found in foods such as leafy greens, asparagus, eggs and oranges. It plays an important role in early pregnancy and development of the baby’s brain, skull and ...

A new study presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting indicates that taking folic acid early in pregnancy boosts brain health and improves verbal and behavioral skills ...

MINNEAPOLIS, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking a higher dose of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy was safe and associated with improved verbal abilities in children at age six ...