A British study has revealed that pre-menopausal women with high intake of dietary fiber could cut down their breast cancer risk to almost half.

Researchers at the University of Leeds tracked the eating habits of 35,000 women and concluded those who ate 30g of fiber per day, particularly wholemeal bread and wholegrain cereal - had half the risk of those who ate less than 20g

Scientists at the Faculty of Medial and Health Sciences of Auckland University in New Zealand were encouraging parents to feed their children more fruits especially during dinner time.

The report, which was published Thursday, said children process more iron from fruit depending on the time they eat it

The common cold remains one of the most costly sicknesses plaguing the population every year, with billions being spent on over-the-counter medicines and vitamins. Now new products claim to shorten the duration of the common cold. But many are left wondering if they actually help.

Research is conflicting on whether taking extra Vitamin C, Zinc, and other natural sources helps ward off colds if taken at the onset

According to a report published in the American Journal of Public Health, Americans are not consuming enough folic acid, a B vitamin critical in preventing serious birth defects of the spinal cord and brain and may also protect against heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

Despite the fact that the Food and Drug Administration mandated folic acid fortification in U.S. grain products such as enriched white rice in 1998 in an attempt to help prevent birth defects many are not getting enough of the life saving vitamin

Researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine found that fruit juice was not linked with children's weight. The study evaluated data from a national sample of preschool children and concluded that consumption of 100 percent juice was not associated with body mass index among them.

Addressing the parent's concern, Theresa Nicklas, lead researcher, said that parents should be confident serving their children appropriate amounts of 100 percent fruit juice