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Emerging solutions to the global increase in chronic kidney disease

Association of Health Care Journalists

Unlike chronic kidney disease with known causes such as diabetes, which increases in prevalence with age, this type of kidney disease is seen in younger and middle-aged adults and sometimes even children. Mortality has doubled over the past 20 years, sparking a public health exploration into the epidemic.

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Alcohol Consumption Puts Men at Higher Risk of Gout Than Women

Mercola

million Americans ages 18 and older drank one alcoholic beverage in the past month. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. Moreover, 60.4 Moreover, 60.4