You might have heard that folic acid is an important supplement for pregnant women, but the truth is that this vitamin is essential for everyone regardless of age or gender. Folate is also known as ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Most tortillas and corn masa products sold in California will soon have to include an additional ingredient — one ...

A new California law taking effect from January 1, 2026, mandates the addition of folic acid to corn masa flour and most tortillas sold in the state. This public health measure targets the reduction ...

A new study suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in offspring affected by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). The article is published ahead of ...