Adding Folic Acid to Corn Masa Flour May Prevent Birth Defects
When consumed by women before and during pregnancy, folic acid, a B vitamin, may help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A runner ’ s hysterectomy recovery – Jo ’ s story
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At 47, for eighteen months I’d been suffering excruciating pain every time I went to the loo. Sometimes, the pain was so horrendous that I would find myself subconsciously stopping myself midflow. Other things began to happen too; my constipation that I had suffered for many years at the time of my period became a permanent problem and I had a constant pain in my left groin that seemed to worsen when I sat for any length of time.
An internal scan and an MRI scan drew a blank. Thankfully I had a fantast...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Tags: Your Stories adenomyosis LAVH Source Type: news
A runner ’ s hysterectomy recovery – Jo ’ s story
At 47, for eighteen months I’d been suffering excruciating pain every time I went to the loo. Sometimes, the pain was so horrendous that I would find myself subconsciously stopping myself midflow. Other things began to happen too; my constipation that I had suffered for many years at the time of my period became a permanent problem and I had a constant pain in my left groin that seemed to worsen when I sat for any length of time.
An internal scan and an MRI scan drew a blank. Thankfully I had a fantastic doctor who was determined to get to the bottom of my pelvic pain. Eventually, a diagnostic laparoscopy revealed th...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis hysterectomy stories laparoscopic hysterectomy Source Type: news
A runner ’ s hysterectomy recovery – Jo ’ s story
At 47, for eighteen months I’d been suffering excruciating pain every time I went to the loo. Sometimes, the pain was so horrendous that I would find myself subconsciously stopping myself midflow. Other things began to happen too; my constipation that I had suffered for many years at the time of my period became a permanent problem and I had a constant pain in my left groin that seemed to worsen when I sat for any length of time.
An internal scan and an MRI scan drew a blank. Thankfully I had a fantastic doctor who was determined to get to the bottom of my pelvic pain. Eventually, a diagnostic laparoscopy revealed th...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health adenomyosis hysterectomy stories laparoscopic hysterectomy Source Type: news
Folic acid in flour 'would potentially save HUNDREDS of babies from spina bifida'
Professor Sir Colin Blakemore is a former chief executive of the Medical Research Council. He insists that flour be infused with folic acid. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Micronutrients Could Have Macro Effects for Health and Nutrition in Tajikistan
November 01, 2016A major new undertaking could help solve serious nutrient deficiencies in the country.In Tajikistan, the poorest country in Central Asia,up to 35% of women of reproductive age are anemic. About 70% are deficient in folic acid. These deficiencies lead to serious problems in pregnancy and delivery, and if they are not addressed, an estimated $878 million will be lost over ten years in added health care costs and reduced economic productivity.We ' re supporting a major undertaking for the country: the production of micronutrient supplements in Tajikistan.Iodine deficiency is another problem. Over 53% of chi...
Source: IntraHealth International - November 30, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: mnathe Source Type: news
New Study Shows Decrease in Critical Birth Defects Prevention Programs
Folic Acid Awareness Outreach Efforts Drop by Nearly 50%, according to Teratology Society Journal(PRWeb November 28, 2016)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Folic_Acid/BDRA2016/prweb13870688.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - November 28, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
How Breakfast Green Smoothies Will Improve Your Life?
Conclusion
It is a known fact that the better we take care of our bodies, the healthier we are - which means we won't have to face the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle on a daily basis. This, however, seems to be a difficult task for many people. Today we have introduced you to green smoothies - these delicious smoothies are also full of nutrients and make an excellent breakfast. They offer a vast variety of health benefits that will help you get through the day, as well as support your future wellbeing. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Folic Acid Supplementation for CKD? Not So Fast Folic Acid Supplementation for CKD? Not So Fast
Although folic acid supplementation was shown to benefit patients with CKD in a Chinese study, Dr Berns argues that it won ' t be much help to patients in the United States.Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - November 7, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
Poor nutrition in pregnancy ages baby ’s heart
Interventions needed early in life, say authors Related items fromOnMedica UK failure to fortify flour with folic acid has caused 2,000+ cases of neural tube defect Sweet drink consumption linked to heart failure risk Artificial sweeteners in pregnancy linked to fatter babies High-quality carbs and unsaturated fats lower heart risks Child type 2 diabetes is a ‘wake-up call’ to the nation (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 6, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Autism Causes
By Drs. David Niesel and Norbert Herzog
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or ASD in a child can be devastating for parents. Scientists have been seeking the cause of ASD for decades but it still remains elusive. ASD is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that result in a wide range of symptoms, disabilities and skills. The official categorization of ASD includes three primary diagnoses: Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Delays - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis of Autistic Disorder must include impairments in three cardinal domains: communication abnormalities, im...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - September 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Folic Acid Fortification Reduces Congenital Heart Defect Risk Folic Acid Fortification Reduces Congenital Heart Defect Risk
Fortifying food with folic acid reduces the risk of certain nonchromosomal congenital heart defects (CHDs), according to new findings published in Circulation.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Folic acid may protect against congenital heart defects
Findings from a study of Canadian data show that fortifying foods with folic acid are associated with reduced rates of congenital heart defects. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Heart birth defects dropped after folic acid was added to food
HealthDay News The introduction of folic acid-fortified foods in Canada was associated with a decrease in babies being born with heart defects, a new study found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
