The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering approval of the drug leucovorin to treat children with cerebral folate deficiency and symptoms of autism. Kevin Pelphrey is the Harrison-Wood ...

Scientists have learned more about the genetic factors that may underlie double-jointedness, also known as hypermobility, and diseases that affect connective tissue called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos ...

The FDA said on Monday that it will relabel leucovorin calcium tablets (Wellcovorin) as a treatment for adults and children with cerebral folate deficiency, a rare condition affecting folate transport ...

This product is a combination of B vitamins used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, alcoholism, or during pregnancy. Vitamins are important building blocks of ...

Most people get enough folate through natural and fortified foods. You may need supplements if you need a higher daily amount or are at risk of not getting enough of this important vitamin. Share on ...

Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Folic acid is an essential nutrient you’ve likely seen on food labels or vitamin bottles — often targeting pregnant women (since it helps ...

While folinic acid is generally safe and well-tolerated, doctors must still be careful. It can reduce the effectiveness of seizure medications, which are sometimes prescribed to children with autism ...

NORTH READING, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aphios Corporation announced today that it has been granted Japanese Patent No. 7,520,838 for novel compositions to treat folic acid deficiency and morning ...

The F.D.A. announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms. By Christina Caron Dr. Marty Makary, the commissioner of the Food and Drug ...