A computer won't solve problems that call for subjective evaluations. In recent years, programs have emerged claiming to answer such sensitive and subjective business questions as who to hire. True, you can take a computer and plug in 100 candidates' skills, taken from a big stack of resumes, says King.
High-fat dairy products are still not a good choice, as saturated fats will impair the bodyâs ability to eliminate uric acid and increase the potential for weight gain, which is detrimental for gout. On the other hand low-fat yogurt, kefir or cheese can improve the elimination of uric acid in the urine.
As a result, those prone to or already with gout were long advised to avoid purine-rich foods. But a new study clarifies exactly which purine foods may cause harm while exonerating others. And for the first time, researchers find that low-fat dairy products can actually prevent gout from occurring. Having more than two glasses of milk a day is associated with a 50% risk reduction, says lead investigator Hyon Choi, MD, DrPH, of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.