Here is a question from a faithful reader: “Is plum juice as effective as prune juice as a laxative for elders? Your column is so reliable &appreciated. g.w.” We might think this would be an easy ...

A Japanese fruit known for its sweetness may be a valuable resource to combat high blood pressure, one of the major causes of cardiovascular disease, which affects more than 120 million Americans.

More than 122 million Americans – about half of the U.S. population ages 20 and older – have high blood pressure, referred to medically as hypertension. Hypertension is a major cause of cardiovascular ...

Sunsweet Growers' PlumSmart is marketed as plum juice, but my taste buds say it's a mildly tart grape juice (the second listed ingredient). It's enjoyable, and I'd be chugging plenty of it if only the ...