Increase in obesity and hypertension are likely contributors A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the U.S. has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million (4%) Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also rose, affecting 43.3 million (21%) adults in the U.S. Greater frequency of obesity and hypertension may be associated with the jump in ...

A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the United States has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also rose, affecting 43.3 million adults in the U.S. Greater frequency of obesity and hypertension may be associated with the jump in prevalence rates, according to the findings.

( Wiley-Blackwell ) A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the US has risen over the last twenty years and now affects 8.3 million Americans. Prevalence of increased uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) also rose, affecting 43.3 million adults in the US. Greater frequency of obesity and hypertension may be associated with the jump in prevalence rates according to the findings now available in ...

In the new book No more High Pressure: The Halogen Connection to Hypertension, The Slow Thyroid and The Most Natural Solution, the author claims that there are many scientific studies that show Halogens as the cause and root of many diseases affecting people in the US.

New dietary guidelines released Jan. 31 by the federal government call for Americans to eat less food overall, eat more seafood and less meat and poultry, and reduce sodium intake.