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"Every woman knows about cranberries&amp;#39; so-called UTI-zapping properties. But do they really work? Researchers put them to the test...\nPinterestFacebookWhile past studies have flip-flopped on the subject, researchers in Taiwan say, yes, cranberries do help prevent urinary tract infections. And cranberry juice counts too! But, don&amp;#39;t try to treat your infection with cranberries--it won&amp;#39;t work. The berries work to keep the urinary tract free of harmful bacteria, but they don&amp;#39;t treat a raging infection once it&amp;#39;s begun. Best to go see your doc and drink lots of water.\nOne note: Beware of cranberry juice &amp;quot;cocktail,&amp;quot; which is essential cranberry Kool-Aid. All the extra sugar could have a negative effect for your body. And, some docs believe that too much sugar actually feeds bacteria (not exactly the result you&amp;#39;re after).\nDo you drink cranberry juice or eat cranberries regularly with UTI-prevention in mind?\nMore reading:\nShould you be using cranberry *dental floss? *\nMy fave, easy cranberry muffins\nLove this news: Cranberries may help your skin heal faster and protect you from this...\nPhoto: Thinkstock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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