March 19, 2026

Gout is commonly known as a disease closely related to dietary habits and genetic background. However, an analysis of global epidemiological data reveals that the prevalence of gout is highly unevenly distributed across the world, presenting stark regional differences. In the Pacific region, particularly among Indigenous populations, the prevalence of gout is far higher than […]

Gout is widely, yet mistakenly, considered by many patients to be solely a disease “caused by eating.” Consequently, many resort to “dieting” or fasting in an attempt to lower their uric acid levels. This mindset is incorrect. Starvation not only fails to reduce blood uric acid, but it can also cause it to fluctuate drastically,

High blood sugar is not an isolated metabolic abnormality; it is closely related to the functional state of multiple organs throughout the body. According to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 537 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2021, and this number is projected to rise to 700 million by 2045.