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Bandolier: Cranberry Juice Reduces Bacteriuria and Pyuria
Study in elderly women suggests that cranberry juice is effective against infections. July 1994.

Bio-Vita: Cranberry May Inhibit Respiratory Bacteria, Too
Cranberry juice and extract may inhibit strains of Haemophilus influenzae, a type of bacteria that is a common cause of ear and respiratory infections in children.

Cranberry May Offer Protection Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Study of cranberry juice and bacteria, with public health implications. Beneficial effect against urinary tract infections may start within two hours. June 19, 2002.

Health Research: The Cranberry Institute
Information about the health benefits of cranberries, including effects on the urinary tract as well as other areas of the body. Provided by an industry-supported organization.

Herbs at a Glance: Cranberry
Information about research, uses, side effects, and cautions, from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.