A new study suggests B vitamin folic acid may help prevent cancer of the larynx.

WebMD reports researchers in Italy studied folic acid's effects on laryngeal leukoplakia, or precancerous lesions in the larynx

According to a panel of U.S. experts, some Americans might be taking too many vitamins in a hope to live longer.

However, the panel also stated that some individuals need the supplements. The panel said, "For instance, older women benefit from taking calcium and vitamin D to strengthen their bones, and younger women need to take folic acid to reduce birth defects in any children they may have

New recommendations say women who want to get pregnant should cease smoking and drinking, as well as take folic acid supplements.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Thursday that these measures along with getting proper nutrition and exercise are step women should take before becoming pregnant

The UK public will soon be asked if folic acid should be added to some types of flour in attempts to quell the risk of birth defects.

A meeting of the Food Standards Agency this week will likely result in the implementation of a 12-week campaign as well as increased consumer research

A new report shows that a staggering eight million children world-wide are born with a serious genetic birth defect each year.

The March of Dimes health agency conducted the first comprehensive global analysis of the problem