To reduce neural tube defects (NTDs), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that by January 1998 all enriched grain products should contain 140 μg of folic acid (FA)/100 g of flour.

Participants Babies with an NTD and pregnancy outcome of live birth, stillbirth (≥20 weeks’ gestation) or termination of pregnancy (any gestation), as recorded in the Scottish Linked Congenital ...

And because the effects of nutrient deficiencies can be particularly dire during pregnancy—preeclampsia and fetal neural tube defects among them—it’s especially important that pregnant ...

Prenatal genetic screening is commonly used to identify pregnancies at high risk for birth defects, including neural tube defects and genetic conditions such as Down syndrome. In contrast to other ...

The National Buntis Day was declared on March 10, 2004 via Proclamation No. 569 through the effort of the Philippine ...

Anemia is a major global health concern, particularly affecting women of childbearing age, with prevalence rates between ...

From starting prenatal care early in pregnancy to prioritising mental wellbeing, know the ways to avert early pregnancy risks ...

Data on the direct relationship between pharmacogenetics and drug-induced birth defects were found for folate metabolism, oxidative stress caused by phenytoin exposure and drug transporters in the ...

Lucknow: Experts advised parents not to worry excessively about congenital diseases in children, but to ensure timely treatment. Many conditions can b.

Feeling constantly tired and dizzy? Low vitamin B levels might be the culprit. This essential nutrient, often overlooked, is ...

Over 90% of tested produce contains pesticide residues. Discover the 2025 Dirty Dozen list and learn how to reduce pesticide ...

Research suggests that people who are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides include farmers and greenhouse workers, veterinarians and animal handlers, landscapers, and lawn and pest service ...