folate (fÅËÂ·lÄt), n a B vitamin that is present in leafy green vegetables, dry peas and beans, and fortified breads and cereals. Folate deficiency may increase the risk of certain cancers, Alzheimer's disease, and certain birth defects, such as neural tube defects.
World's oldest twins are 102-year-old Scottish sisters, says Guinness World Records. Twins Evelyn (left) and Edith (right) celebrate their 102 birthday. Guinness World Records has declared the pair from Scotland the world's oldest twins.
Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the heaviest triplets; they weighed 10.9 kg (24 lb) and were born to Mary McDermott (UK) on 18 November 1914. This is possibly the largest newborn on record since the country's founding in 1949. Chunchun was born via caesarean section that lasted about 20 minutes on Feb 4. 'Today is the first day of spring in the Chinese calendar and he's a 'dragon baby'.