UC Irvine research reveals folic acid access disparities potentially elevating birth defect risks
UC Irvine research reveals folic acid access disparities potentially elevating birth defect risks
- June 8, 2026
- Research by Yael Marks, clinical pharmacy practice, and Isabel Almeida, Chicano/Latino studies, featured in Bioengineer.org
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In a landmark study harnessing the comprehensive data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have shed new light on the intricate interplay between healthcare access and preventive nutritional practices among women of childbearing age. … The study’s corresponding author, Dr. Yael Marks, underscores that interventions with profound population health impact often hinge on addressing foundational issues such as insurance coverage and preventive healthcare literacy.
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