While gout is commonly linked to excessive drinking or poor diet, new research has revealed that genetics may play a larger ...

A genetic regulator of tomato sweetness has been identified through comparison of wild and domesticated varieties of the plant. Genetically engineering tomatoes to alter this gene increases sugar ...

Certain strains of a bacterium found in the gut of some animals, Lactobacillus plantarum, are able to counter hyperuricemia, a condition caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.

Consuming milk was also found to be helpful for people with gout. It is suggested that if you do drink milk, keep it low-fat to avoid extra calories and fat as this could lead to other health issues.

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Drinking no more than 5 ounces of red wine daily has been shown to promote joint health. For other types of arthritis, like gout, alcohol can trigger a flare. Studies have associated all types of ...