Feb 28, 2016 07:23 PM
Dried plums could protect against radiation-induced bone loss
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307035.php
EXCERPT: . . . While the researchers are unable to explain the exact reasons why dried plums appear to protect bones from damage caused by ionizing radiation, they note that the fruit contains a number of polyphenols - including gallic acid, caffeoyl-quinic acids, coumaric acid and rutin - that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
"From this study, we can conclude that inclusion of dried plums in the diet may prevent the skeletal effects of radiation exposures either in space or here on Earth."
Last year, Medical News Today reported on another study from Dr. Turner and colleagues that suggested eating dried plums may help lower the risk of colon cancer....
Pregnant Travelers, Tough Choices on Zika Testing
http://www.webmd.com/news/20160226/pregn...zika-tests
EXCERPT: Pregnant women who recently traveled to areas where the Zika virus is being spread by mosquitoes are facing a dilemma -- whether or not to get a blood test to check for the infection. That’s the recommendation by the CDC, even if they don’t show symptoms, don’t remember getting mosquito bites, and never felt ill....
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307035.php
EXCERPT: . . . While the researchers are unable to explain the exact reasons why dried plums appear to protect bones from damage caused by ionizing radiation, they note that the fruit contains a number of polyphenols - including gallic acid, caffeoyl-quinic acids, coumaric acid and rutin - that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
"From this study, we can conclude that inclusion of dried plums in the diet may prevent the skeletal effects of radiation exposures either in space or here on Earth."
Last year, Medical News Today reported on another study from Dr. Turner and colleagues that suggested eating dried plums may help lower the risk of colon cancer....
Pregnant Travelers, Tough Choices on Zika Testing
http://www.webmd.com/news/20160226/pregn...zika-tests
EXCERPT: Pregnant women who recently traveled to areas where the Zika virus is being spread by mosquitoes are facing a dilemma -- whether or not to get a blood test to check for the infection. That’s the recommendation by the CDC, even if they don’t show symptoms, don’t remember getting mosquito bites, and never felt ill....