Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” has boomed in the last few years and is now producing most of the natural gas in the U.S. It is praised as helping the U.S. be more “energy independent” and has lowered the cost of natural gas. But, the controversy is whether it can harm our health, especially for people who live near the drilling sites.
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Making sure pregnant women get the appropriate amount of folic acid or folates is an easy way to protect their unborn child’s health. Men and older women also benefit from folic acid. Most people consume too little folic acid rather than too much, but getting too much can also be harmful.
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