“Gout is a chronic disease with a genetic basis and is not the fault of the sufferer – the myth that gout is caused by lifestyle or diet needs to be busted. “This widespread myth causes shame in ...
According to health experts, the risk of a gout attack can be reduced with a simple lifestyle change, as new figures show an increase of cases in men aged 20 to 30.
Researchers say gout is hereditary and more prevalent in Māori. A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of ...