Joanna Broder August 07, 2024 TOPLINE:A systematic review and network meta-analysis found cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). METHODOLOGY:With an increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and over 50% women reporting at least one episode of UTI each year, identifying evidence supporting possible nondrug interventions is necessary, according to the study researchers from...
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How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia
by University of East Anglia Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK). A new study published today highlights the neuroprotective potential of cranberries. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the...
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How cranberries may curb the antibiotic-resistance crisis
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Carolyn Robertson New research finds that cranberry molecules make bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics and reveals the twofold mechanism by which they do so. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have deemed antibiotic resistance a “global public health concern.” The overuse...