Folic acid even more baby-protective than thought

Monday, June 1, 2009 - 14:35 in Health & Medicine

(AP) -- Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

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