Doctors urge women planning pregnancy to take folic acid pre-conception due to India's high neural tube defect rates. These ...

The NHS has advised that individuals who are pregnant or trying to conceive should consider taking a specific tablet daily ...

Spina bifida is a condition where a baby’s spine and spinal cord do not close properly, leading to nerve and mobility issues.

The NHS explained that it’s recommended to take a 400 microgram folic acid tablet every day, starting before you become ...

The National Health Service (NHS) has issued advice for expectant mums, recommending a specific tablet to be taken for 12 weeks during pregnancy. The health service also suggests that those trying to ...

Hannah Milam told Newsweek she was caught "off guard" by what her son Saylor, born with spina bifida, did when his molars ...

Folate (Vitamin B9) helps prevent severe birth defects and supports red-blood-cell and brain function — but most women start too late. Experts say eve ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that more than 63,000 children in the state have received free medical treatment under her government’s flagship “Sishu Saathi” programme ...

Green tea is a nutrient-rich tea with several health benefits. However, there are certain foods and supplements to avoid ...

Conjoined twins delivered at a rural hospital in Papua New Guinea have been flown to Port Moresby ahead of an expected ...

The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea have made a desperate plea to "anyone globally" to help save them.