Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood, which form sharp crystals in the joints. While genetics play a role, diet is one of the strongest triggers for ...

For many people, managing gout is more than just a physical struggle – it's a daily dietary puzzle. And the concept of a gout diet is key to helping ward off joint pain and swelling that often ...

When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...

Uric acid levels are typically 2.5–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in males and 1.5–6.0 mg/dL in females. Low levels are rare, but high levels can lead to gout, kidney disease, and other health ...

Reviewing the treatment Gout therapies fall into two categories: those used to treat the acute flare and those used to lower serum uric acid and prevent future flares. Treating the acute flare: Acute ...

People who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new research from New Zealand's University of Otago that has, for the first time, found a biological ...

Gout, a painful joint condition, is on the rise globally, affecting even younger individuals. This surge is linked to ageing populations, lifestyle changes and increasing obesity. Experts from leading ...

The glucose-lowering drug class sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors appear to reduce the risk for recurrent gout flares in people with gout and type 2 diabetes, and to lessen excess ...