High folate levels during pregnancy doubles risk of autism, Johns Hopkins study finds
"While folate is essential for healthy baby development, excessive amounts could be harmful."
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Gwendolyn 8yr Wow this is nuts! Considering folic acid is what you're specifically supposed to take when pregnant or trying to conceive.
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sugardetoxme 8yr Wonder if John Oliver is on this -
Udi 8yr @Gwendolyn Sounds like you need it, but shouldn't over do it. And a lot of our food is already fortified with it so maybe pregnant women don't quite need all the extra supplements. -
Gwendolyn 8yr Yes for sure @Udi but most of the prenatal supplements have the same amount of folic acid in them, so it's hard to take less. You either take it, or you don't. Clearly the science is showing that you should, but it's still scary!
Two diet drinks a day could double the risk of diabetes, study finds
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"Two fizzy drinks a day could double the risk of diabetes - even if they are diet versions - a Swedish study has found."
Why don’t vegans eat honey? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Aine Carlin | Opinion | The Guardian
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"Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries"
Pepsi to Cut Sugar and Calories in Drinks in Drive to Tackle Obesity - NBC News
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"PepsiCo has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks, aiming to tackle problems ranging from obesity to climate change."