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Cranberries have long been associated with improved urinary tract health, but it has not always been clear what, exactly, was responsible for that effect. A recent study suggests that the oligosaccharides in cranberries may help inhibit the formation of E....

Cranberry juice is best known for its benefits related to urinary tract health. However, more research is emerging that suggests that it may also help with cardiovascular health. Most recently, a study has linked drinking cranberry juice with improved vascular...

Cranberries have long been associated with urinary tract health, but a recent review of 150 studies has found that the unique nutrition profile of cranberries may offer a number of other health benefits. Cranberries contain A-type proanthcyandidins (PACs), whereas most...

A recent study links drinking cranberry juice fortified with folic acid with lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for people with metabolic syndrome. Participants in the study saw reduced levels of andiponectin (a hormone from fat cells that helps...

Current blood sugar control drugs work by inhibiting enzymes responsible for starch digestion, but they can cause digestive problems such as diarrhea. A recent study has found that tannin extracts from cranberries and pomegranates may help slow starch digestion, possibly...

A study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions suggests that drinking low-calorie cranberry juice may help lower blood pressure. Participants included 56 adults who were given either low-calorie cranberry juice or a placebo...