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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services / National Institutes of Health
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Did you know that some herbs and foods associated with traditional Thanksgiving dinners have also been studied for their possible effects on health conditions?
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Cranberry products can decrease the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women who have had previous UTIs. However, they have not been shown to be effective in treating an existing UTI. If you have symptoms of a UTI, see your health care provider.
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Cinnamon has been promoted for a variety of health conditions, particularly diabetes, and many studies have been done on this herb. However, the results of the research are difficult to interpret because it’s often unclear what type of cinnamon and what part of the plant were used. Research doesn’t clearly support using cinnamon for any health condition.
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Sage has a long history of use as a spice and for health purposes. There have been a few studies of this herb for sore throat, mood, memory, diabetes, and blood cholesterol levels, but the findings are preliminary, and some of the research is of poor quality.
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