Which gender is most likely to drink themselves into a bout of gout?

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Chinese researchers have looked into biobank data from over 400,000 people and found drinking more booze was associated with a higher risk of gout - a painful form of arthritis characterised by severe pain, redness and tenderness in joints - but more so for men than women. Additionally, drinking beer or cider was associated with a higher risk of gout, compared to other drinks.

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Organisation/s: Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, China

Funder: This work is supported by the Gusu Leading Talent Plan for Scientific and Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ZXL2023345).

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