What other health benefits come with cranberries?

I know you probably heard atleast one time or another that cranberries are good for cleaning out your kidneys. Since dried cranberries (with li hing mui) is one of my favorite snacks I was wandering if they are good for anything else. So besides cleaning out your kidneys what other health benefits come along with eating cranberries?

Additional benefits...

Searching the web I have came across a website I would never have thought of... have you ever heard of the Cranberry Institute? Well, they got everything you want to know and find out about cranberries they're there!!! From research to news and just the simple information on the fruit we call cranberries.

Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adhesion of certain of bacteria, including E. coli, associated with urinary tract infections to the urinary tract wall. The anti-adhesion properties of cranberry may also inhibit the bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers.

A little history on this little fruit with a big amount of benefits...

The North American cranberry industry has a long and distinguished history. Native peoples used cranberries as food, in ceremonies and medicinally. Revolutionary War veteran Henry Hall planted the first commercial cranberry beds in Dennis Massachusetts in 1816. Today cranberries are farmed on approximately 40,000 acres (16,200 hectares) across the northern United States and Canada.

Scientific research is revealing how healthful cranberries can be. Packed with nutrients like antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries are a great choice for the health conscious consumer. Cranberries are available in a wide variety of forms including fresh fruit, juice, sauce, and dried. Juices and sauce are available year-round at your grocery retailer. Fresh fruit is generally available from September to December. Include more cranberries in your diet and start eating healthier today!!!