Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy double risk of congenital malformations in fetus Oct 14, 2009
BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL, October, 13, 2009 Pregnant women are advised to take vitamin supplements containing folic acid as part of their routine pre-natal care. Now, a new study warns that taking medications that reduce or block the actions of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy increase the risk that the growing baby will develop abnormalities ... "After studying the data, we concluded that first trimester exposure to folic acid antagonists is associated with increased risk for... (EurekAlert!)
Systematic review of pharmacological treatments in fragile X syndrome Oct 13, 2009
Of these, 10 studies on folic acid (9 with crossover design, only 1 of them with good methodological quality and low risk of bias) did not find in general significant improvements. A small sample size trial assessed dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate in patients with an additional diagnosis of ADHD and found some improvements in those taking methylphenidate, but the length of follow-up was too short. (BioMed Central)
Rwanda: Immunisation Campaign Ends Today Oct 12, 2009
com: Rwanda: Immunisation Campaign Ends Today (Page 1 of 1). Immunisation Campaign Ends Today. (allAfrica.com)
Health Tip: Before You Become Pregnant Oct 10, 2009
Take a vitamin that contains folic acid. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use. (MEDLINEplus)
Pregnancy Tips Oct 8, 2009
Folic acid, a B vitamin, is especially important in early pregnancy ... 4 mg of folic acid a day, and continue at least through the first three months of your pregnancy ... Good sources of folic acid are green leafy vegetables, liver, citrus juices, lentils and chickpeas. (KERO 23, CA)
* Folic acid reduces cancer risk: study Oct 7, 2009
Folic acid reduces cancer risk: study ... Adequate folic acid intake can help reduce cancer risk, particularly breast cancer, a researcher said yesterday ... Sun made the comments based on findings of a research project he conducted over the past 10 years at the request of the Department of Health (DOH) on the correlation between folic acid intake and the risk of cancer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vitamin B pills don't reduce stroke risk Oct 7, 2009
Certain B vitamins, specifically B12, B9 (folic acid) and B6, influence levels of amino acid in the blood called homocysteine. High levels of this molecule are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. (India Times, India)
Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants, Can Reduce Hearing Loss Risk In Men Oct 7, 2009
17, 2005) Adults who eat the daily recommended allowance of folates -- B-vitamin nutrients found in oranges, legumes, leafy green vegetables and folic acid supplements -- significantly reduce their risk of. (July 29, 2008) Hearing loss may be more prevalent in American adults than previously reported, according to a study in the July 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives. (Science Daily)
Eat nuts to overcome hunger pangs Oct 6, 2009
They contain vitamins and minerals like magnesium, copper, folic acid and zinc that help protect against heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, and may also prevent certain forms of cancer. Given this, nuts should be a convenient choice for between-meal nibbing but one should not replace a full meal with it. (India Times, India)
9 ways to reap health rewards from your diet Oct 3, 2009
Though folate supplements (folic acid) are recommended during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects, you should otherwise get your folate from food, says Gerbstadt. More stories from Prevention. (MSNBC -- Health)
Researchers look to enriched crops to solve childhood malnutrition Sep 30, 2009
Another project in the works focuses on enriching folic acid in sweet potatoes. Folic acid is found primarily in vegetables, so it is often lacking from subsistence diets ... Folic acid is already added to flour, so it is enriched in bread without genetic engineering. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Nothing fishy about this Sep 23, 2009
Apart from getting the daily dose of DHA, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should also take their prenatal supplements with higher amounts of calcium, iron, and folic acid to support their increased needs during this time. This article is courtesy of Pahang Pharmacy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Does skipping breakfast affect teens’ performance in school? (1) Sep 21, 2009
Does skipping breakfast affect teens performance in school. - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Folic acid in a loaf near you Sep 13, 2009
Folic acid has been proven to reduce the risk of neural-tube defects such as spina bifida in unborn children ... The New Zealand Government announced it would defer the mandatory addition of folic acid to bread until 2012 ... "I agree . . . that folic acid is beneficial to the health of women and can prevent neural-tube defects, but I also understand consumers . . . want to be able to choose whether or not the bread they buy is fortified," she said last month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Latest 'Superfoods' Claim To Boost Health Sep 11, 2009
Kale is rich in beta carotene, vitamin C, folic acid and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron. It is also low in carbohydrates and high in protein. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lunch box lessons: Get kids involved in making healthy choices Sep 9, 2009
Squash in particular are a good source of carotenes, vitamins B1 and C, folic acid, fiber and potassium. Pomegranates have recently made headlines for their antioxidant qualities and Swiss chard is rich in vitamin C and potassium. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
New therapies help macular degeneration Sep 8, 2009
Other research has shown that B6, B12 and folic acid may help prevent age-related macular degeneration. In a study of more than 5,000 women, researchers noted those who took a combination of B6 and B12 vitamins along with a folic acid supplement had a 34 percent lower risk of developing AMD then those taking a placebo. (CNN)
Folic acid: On the pill Sep 3, 2009
Fortification programmes may lead to overconsumption of folic acid ... In particular, women hoping to become pregnant are advised in many countries to take double the recommended dose of folic acid ... But because some people do not plan their pregnancies, several countries require that the grains used to make bread, breakfast cereals and suchlike be fortified with folic acid. (The Economist)
Afghan blast captain to be buried Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 06:49 GMT, Wednesday, 2 September 2009 07:49 UK. Captain Mark Hale was fatally wounded in a bomb attack. (BBC News -- UK)
Side Effects May Be Drugs Stealing Vitamins Sep 2, 2009
For example, according to Vagnini, common aluminum antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta can cause a depletion of vitamin A, vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Statin drugs, like Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor and Pravachol, are meant to treat elevated levels of cholesterol. (KIRO TV, WA)
Earth experiment could buy time Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 09:10 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 10:10 UK. Earth experiment could buy precious time. (BBC News -- Science)
Engineering Earth 'is feasible' Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 11:32 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 12:32 UK. Engineering Earth 'is feasible. (BBC News)
'Bubble' children treatment hope Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 23:23 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 00:23 UK. Bubble' children treatment hope. (BBC News)
Boy's love of trains sparks alert Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 20:49 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 21:49 UK. Toby Friend climbs the back garden fence to get out onto the street. (BBC News)
MTV 'moving ahead with Teen Wolf' Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 10:08 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 11:08 UK. MTV 'moving ahead with Teen Wolf. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Kenyan anger over corruption job Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 14:01 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 15:01 UK. Campaigners have long accused Aaron Ringera of not doing enough. (BBC News -- Africa)
Libya in new demand over Pc death Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 08:45 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 09:45 UK. Pc Fletcher is thought to have been shot from inside the embassy. (BBC News -- Africa)
British actors dominate TV Globes Sep 2, 2009
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US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Doctors hail new egg-screening technique after first birth Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 00:55 GMT, Wednesday, 2 September 2009 01:55 UK. Boy conceived using new test born. (BBC News -- UK)
'No double dealing' over Megrahi Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 08:09 GMT, Wednesday, 2 September 2009 09:09 UK. No double dealing' over Megrahi. (BBC News -- UK)
GP says services must be resumed Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 07:16 GMT, Wednesday, 2 September 2009 08:16 UK. Some services have been suspended at the Tyrone County in Omagh. (BBC News -- UK)
Husband in longest marriage dies Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 15:57 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 16:57 UK. Anita and Frank survived when a bomb hit their home during WWII. (BBC News -- UK)
Experts urge wider folic acid use Sep 2, 2009
Woman often do not began taking folic acid until they are already pregnant. Women of childbearing age have been urged to take folic acid supplements, even if they are not planning a family ... It said folic acid supplements, which research suggests can prevent many cases, were often taken too late. (BBC News -- UK)
Architects' leader attacks prince Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 20:10 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 21:10 UK. Prince Charles is a critic of modernist architecture. (BBC News -- UK)
Baby girl drowned as mother slept Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 17:38 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 18:38 UK. Barry Owen tried to resuscitate Millie but she died in hospital. (BBC News -- UK)
Nightmare Inc Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 15:11 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 16:11 UK. The unravelling of Germany's Arcandor. (BBC News -- Europe)
ADHD 'queue jumpers' row Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 16:38 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 17:38 UK. ADHD 'queue jumpers' spark debate. (BBC News -- Health)
Pregnancy from 'screened egg' Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 18:38 GMT, Monday, 26 January 2009. IVF pregnancy from screened egg. (BBC News -- Health)
Birth drugs 'cut breastfeeding' Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 09:38 GMT, Tuesday, 1 September 2009 10:38 UK. Birth drugs 'cut breastfeeding. (BBC News -- Health)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Sep 2, 2009
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E-mail is ruining my life! Sep 2, 2009
Page last updated at 00:10 GMT, Friday, 7 March 2008. E-mail is ruining my life. (BBC News -- Technology)
Natural Supplements that Treat Psyc... Sep 1, 2009
This type responds to vitamin supplementation with niacin, folic acid, B12, pantothenic acid, and the minerals zinc and manganese ... B12 should be taken in sublingual form and larger doses of folic acid require a prescription ... If patients feel worse taking folic acid and vitamin B12 they might be histadelic; fully twenty percent of schizophrenics are. (Suite101.com)
Asparagus Cures Cancer and Hangover... Sep 1, 2009
Asparagus is low in saturated fats, low in cholesterol and high in fiber, Folic Acid, Potassium, and an assortment of vitamins. It is a low Glycemic vegetable meaning diabetics can consume it without severe impact on the blood glucose level. (Suite101.com)
Side Effects May Be Drugs Stealing Vitamins Sep 1, 2009
For example, according to Vagnini, common aluminum antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta can cause a depletion of vitamin A, vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Statin drugs, like Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor and Pravachol, are meant to treat elevated levels of cholesterol. (Click2Houston, TX)
Young swimmers overcome disability Aug 29, 2009
"To people who learn of the diagnosis while pregnant," Branson said, "they should know that their child can still be fully functioning and productive. During the pregnancy, women should make sure their diets include plenty of folic acid.". While at the National Junior Disability Championships in St. Louis, Missouri, Abigail broke the national record for the 100-yard backstroke, lowering it all the way from 3:03. (The Clarion-Ledger)
NZ abandons deal to put folate in flour Aug 28, 2009
The New Zealand Government announced yesterday it would not go ahead with a joint agreement signed by the two countries about two years ago that would compel all flour millers to add between two and three parts per million of folic acid from September 13 ... The bilateral food regulator Food Standards Australia New Zealand recommended mandatory fortification of bread flour with folic acid in 2007 to help reduce the incidence of neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida ... The decision has... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Jody Johnson: Alleviating restless leg syndrome Aug 26, 2009
Vitamin E and folic acid have been shown to help, as touted by Melvyn R. Werback in his excellent book "Nutritional Influences on Illnesses." In this book, he cites case reports on six women with RLS who were found to be folate deficient and were relieved of their symptoms with folic acid supplementation. Folic acid is a B-vitamin, and ALL B s work best if taken in a group ... In other words, if you opt to take folic acid, take with it a B-complex supplement. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Column: Town hall talk often leaves constituents in the dark Aug 24, 2009
" The Illinois Department of Health lists factors contributing to reproductive health care including good nutrition, exercise, folic acid, untreated depression, dental care, eating less, and smoking. Does this mean that to have reproductive health, Illinois is going to take actions to ensure all of these factors are managed? Get real Mr. Camden, no one knows what this federally mandated government bill will do to our health care system or the US economy. The Obama plan is nothing less than a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Your Grandmothers Birth Control Might Actually Work Aug 22, 2009
When I'm ready to have kids, I'll go in and get it taken out, and get some folic acid supplements at the same time. Another ten minutes--no big deal. (Slate)
Are Nutrient-Spiked Foods Really Better? Aug 21, 2009
The studies are far from definitive, but some suggest that too much of vitamins A, C, E and folic acid can be risky for some people. Folic acid, for example, is "uncharted territory" because so many foods now are fortified with it, said Tufts University nutrition expert Alice Lichtenstein ... Among beverages, vitamin-enhanced versions of Tropicana Pure Premium juices now account for 40 percent of Tropicana sales and the share is growing, said Dave DeCecco, a spokesman for Tropicana's maker,... (Click2Houston, TX)
Fat in fiber's clothing? Nutrient-spiked foods top shopping lists Aug 20, 2009
The studies are far from definitive, but some suggest that too much of vitamins A, C, E and folic acid can be risky for some people. Folic acid, for example, is "uncharted territory" because so many foods now are fortified with it, said Tufts University nutrition expert Alice Lichtenstein ... A kids' version has added vitamins A, C, D and E plus folic acid, potassium and calcium. (USA Today -- News)
Folic acid fortification risk Aug 19, 2009
Persistant circulating unmetabolised folic acid in a setting of liberal voluntary folic acid fortification ... Ireland is an example of a country that has extensive voluntary fortification with folic acid ... Before mandatory fortification goes ahead, existing levels of unmetabolised folic acid and their anticipated increase after fortification needs investigation because of the potential of folic acid to mask pernicious anaemia and possibly accelerate the growth of existing cancers. (BioMed Central)
Folic Acid: Mandatory Fortification May Be Unnecessary Aug 19, 2009
18, 2009) Persistently present levels of unmetabolized folic acid found in the population indicate that introducing mandatory food fortification may result in an 'overdosing' effect. A study of blood donors, new mothers and babies, published in BMC Public Health, has found that most already get enough folic acid from voluntarily fortified foods ... She said, "A recent study has suggested excessive folic acid consumption may increase the risk of prostate cancer and more severe adenorectal... (Science Daily)
Low Choline Levels In Pregnant Women Raise Babies' Risk For Brain And Spinal-cord Defects, Study Shows Aug 18, 2009
Neural tube defects have become less common since the 1996 decision to fortify the U.S. food supply with folic acid, a B-vitamin shown to prevent the defects, but they have not disappeared ... Based on prior research on folic acid, scientists believe that development of the neural tube may depend on a specific biochemical pathway that requires several vitamins and essential nutrients to operate properly ... (May 30, 2009) Women of childbearing age can reduce the risk of having a child born with... (Science Daily)
A Healthy Pregnancy Diet Aug 17, 2009
Vitamin B12 and folate (folic acid) deficiencies may be associated with iron-deficiency anemia. Folic acid and iron are found in the same types of foods. (Suite101.com)
Herbal fix for PMT to be examined Aug 16, 2009
The herbal supplement contains tyrosine, Cimicifuga racemosa extract (black cohosh), pyridoxine HCL, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, chromium picolinate and calcium hydrogen phosphate. Studies have shown black cohosh is effective for treating menopause symptoms and tyrosine appears to prevent substantial decline in various aspects of cognitive performance and mood associated with many kinds of acute stress. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Crohn's patients can join study Aug 14, 2009
About 10 to 20 percent of patients develop osteoporosis and nutrient deficiencies such as in iron, zinc, folic acid, vitamin D and vitamin B12. Amy C. Brown is an associate professor of medicine in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Department at University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mango can cause digestive symptons Aug 14, 2009
In addition to intestinal discomfort, the long-term consequences for those with DFI can include an increased risk for nutritional deficiencies such as low levels of folic acid, zinc, and the amino acid L-tryptophan. Activities of the antioxidants vitamins C, E, and glutathione have also been found to be lower in those with DFI.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The libido diet Aug 12, 2009
Avocado The Aztecs referred to the avocado tree ahuacatl as a "testicle tree." Avocados contain high levels of folic acid, which helps metabolize proteins, thus giving you more energy. They contain vitamin B6 (a nutrient that increases male hormone production) and potassium (which helps regulate a woman's thyroid gland), two elements that help increase libido in both men and women. (India Times, India)
Dietary patterns in clinical subtypes of multiple sclerosis: an exploratory study Aug 11, 2009
Compared to the daily recommended allowance, the MS patients had a lower than recommended intake of folic acid, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Conclusion. (Nutrition Journal)
Keep to the basics Aug 10, 2009
While basic needs may be similar, certain nutrients are required more in different groups, for example, folic acid in pregnant women ... For example, the CRN, in its website, states that "Substantial data suggests that higher intakes of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin D will benefit many people, and a multivitamin will ensure an adequate intake of other vitamins for which the evidence of benefit is indirect.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Stroke Doubles Patients' Risk Of Hip Or Thigh Fracture Aug 10, 2009
12, 2005) Patients who took folic acid and vitamin B12 after their stroke had a reduced risk of hip fracture compared to patients who took placebo, according to an article in the March 2 issue of. (Nov. (Science Daily)
MCHC graduates 22 from youth institute Aug 8, 2009
Other trainings include Character Development, Multiple Intelligence, True Colors, Reality Sexuality, nutrition, media literacy, self esteem, career and college planning, cyber bullying, teen dating violence, eating disorders, Tough Guise, Health Research Methods 101, Curfew Laws, Drug and Gang awareness, diabetes, folic acid and car seat training, and public speaking. Participants are active in team building exercises, 6 weeks of physical activity, excursions to the College of Medicine at the... (Nogales International, AZ)
Anti-inflammatory Diet Aug 3, 2009
Reducing Inflammation with Food. Inflammation in the body can cause life threatening problems, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. (Suite101.com)
