Doctors generally recommend that women take folic acid supplements if they plan to become pregnant - because the B-vitamin reduces the risk of life-threatening birth defects in their newborn.  The March of Dimes, a private U.S. group that promotes maternal and child health, goes one step further.  It urges that all women of childbearing age take these supplements, even if they are not planning a pregnancy.  A new study finds that folic acid supplements may also reduce the risk of … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance