Investigation reveals cancer drugs failing quality tests worldwide, including cisplatin, oxaliplatin, cyclophosphamide, ...

Cancer drugs used in more than 100 countries have failed quality tests. But what are these drugs and how are they used?

According to pediatric neurologist Dr. Richard Frye, leucovorin allows folic acid into the brain, thus lending treatment to a child with autism — most notably when it comes to speaking. CBS News ...

Leucovorin is a prescription medication derived from folic acid (also known as vitamin B9), a vital nutrient that helps synthesize DNA and replicates and repairs cells throughout the body.

Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonist. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of purines and pyrimides and therefore interfering with DNA synthesis. Methotrexate affects rapidly dividing cells and ...

A neurologist in Arizona says the generic drug leucovorin help children with autism absorb folic acid, allowing their brains to develop in a more neuro-typical way. The FDA has not approved the ...

Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 that's often added to fortified foods and used in supplements. Learn about its benefits and sources, your risk of deficiency, and more.

Folate and folic acid are different forms of vitamin B9. While there’s a distinct difference between the two, their names are often used interchangeably. Even professionals can be confused about ...

Archive Folic Acid Therapy and Spinal-Cord Degeneration in Pernicious Anemia Authors: John N. Baldwin, M.D., and Donald J. Dalessio, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published June 29, 1961 ...

How does prenatal use of folic acid, multivitamin/mineral, vitamins A and C, zinc, calcium and iron affect child development outcomes at 3 years? A further understanding of these effects is presented.

Some over-the-counter supplements have been linked to increased serotonin, but it's important to speak with a doctor before taking them. Some may interact with other medications.

A massive nitric acid leak spewed orange plumes of smoke into the sky, forcing a no-fly zone and mass evacuations around an Ohio chemical plant, according to reports.