Folic acid is integral for supporting babies’ brain and spinal cord development and preventing serious birth defects.
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The dose and quality of over-the-counter products can vary significantly. But there is some evidence several supplements may help with mild to moderate depression.
Apart from folic acid and iodine, other supplements may not be needed. For the most part, they’re a waste of money. At worse, they could harm.
Our study found that before pregnancy, nine in ten women had low blood levels of many important vitamins.
Joaquin Phoenix has previously been mocked for a facial scar that some have assumed is a cleft lip. Two geneticists and a surgeon explain what causes this common birth defect.
Folic acid in pregnancy – and the gene which explains why the benefits may differ.
The US and Canada began fortifying flour with folic acid in the late 90s. More than 70 countries followed suit, but not the UK.
Thinking about trying for a baby? Then now is the time for you and your partner to “spring clean” your food and lifestyle habits.
Methotrexate is a drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease. It is taken on just one day a week. Accidental daily dosing can cause life-threatening toxicity.
A growing body of research points to the detrimental effect of unhealthy diets and the protective value of healthy diets – along with select nutritional supplements as required – for maintaining and promoting mental health.
The history of Australian medical research is an unabashed good news story: it’s led to many astounding yet common medical treatments and to better understanding of disease. In fact, as a society we benefit…
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Professor of Epidemiology and Human Development, University of Southampton
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Professor Emeritus, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
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Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology, University of Southampton
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Professor; NHMRC Clinical Research Fellow; NICM Health Research Institute Deputy Director, Western Sydney University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer, University of East London
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sussex
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Associate Vice Chancellor and Professor, University of Pittsburgh
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, University of Sydney
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Director, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics; Professor of Oral Biology and of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
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Associate Professor and Senior Principal Research Fellow, School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University