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 ...

The Trump administration announced late last month "bold actions to tackle the autism epidemic.” President Trump said there was a possible link between acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA said its literature review found that leucovorin calcium can treat cerebral folate deficiency. Experts ...

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 ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...

As the Food and Drug Administration moves to make folinic acid an official treatment for a neurological condition associated with autism, parents want to know how it might help children with autism ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will add an ...

Folate is a B vitamin that plays a role in many aspects of your health, including your brain. Low folate intake is linked to mood disorders, depression, dementia and neural tube defects during ...

This multitasking vitamin supports a healthy heart, brain, pregnancy and more. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN The B vitamin folate plays a role in reproductive, cardiovascular, cognitive ...