
Combo of Gout Genetics and Poor Lifestyle Can Up CVD Risk
TOPLINE: Genetic predisposition to gout, unfavorable lifestyle habits, and poor metabolic health are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, adherence to a healthy lifestyle can reduce this risk by up to 62%, even in individuals with high genetic risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated the association between genetic predisposition to gout, combined with…