Don't sleep on prunes for vitamins, minerals, and gut-healthy fiber. You’ll never come across a prune tree because prunes aren’t your typical fruits. They may be sweet and have seeds like many fruits ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MSMedically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS Prunes are dried plums, specifically the fruit Prunus domestica L., which is a high-sugar plum of European descent.

You've likely heard about the benefits of prunes—after all, their reputation as a digestive aid in issues like constipation is practically common knowledge. But these dried stone fruits are actually ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) -- Eating prunes daily may preserve bone density and strength in older women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study, published in Osteoporosis ...

You might associate prunes with assisting stagnant bowel movements. But dried plums (yes, that’s what prunes are) and prune juice have more to offer than just getting your gut and bowels in gear. In ...

As the demographic shift to an older population continues, a growing number of men and women will be diagnosed with osteoporosis. In addition to existing drug therapies, certain lifestyle and ...

Prunes have long held a special place in traditional diets, and modern nutrition continues to reaffirm their natural benefits ...

Plums are a type of stone fruit with a delicious sweet flavor. The fruit grows on trees that, once planted, can take four to six years to even bear fruit according to the California Prune Board. Even ...

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signaling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among ...