Tag - Gout

Research Uncovers Gout’s Real Cause, Challenging Past Assumptions

Credit: (Boy_Anupong/Moment/Getty Images)People commonly link gout to excessive drinking or poor diet, but new research shows that genetics may play a larger role in developing this arthritic condition than previously believed.Insights from a Global Study on GoutIn a recent study, an international team of researchers analyzed genetic information from 2.6 million individuals across 13...

Large Study Reveals Unexpected Origins of Gout

Image from PixabayGout is often linked to poor diet and drinking habits, but new research reveals genetics as a stronger factor in developing the condition than previously believed. In a major study, researchers analyzed genetic data from 2.6 million individuals, including 120,295 with this disease, identifying 377 DNA regions associated with the condition—149 of...