When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common ...

Our feet are not just for walking—they can also serve as warning signs for our overall health. Many serious health conditions ...

The groundbreaking research analyzed genetic data from 2.6 million individuals, including 120,295 diagnosed with gout.

For example, gout in ankles or gout in knee joints may also occur. Gout in hands is less common but can happen. In this situation, it usually affects small joints in the fingers. During a gout ...

The disease was once called the 'rich man's disease' because of its association with fatty foods and alcohol, but a new study ...

Gout is a painful condition affecting millions worldwide. The primary cause is the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation and swelling. While there isn’t yet a ...

Gout causes extremely painful episodes of acute inflammatory arthritis, joint damage and chronic tophaceous disease. Comorbidities are common, even though their exact relationship with ...

Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize, board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians, describes gout as a painful form of arthritis, characterized by swelling and discomfort in joints such as the feet, ...

While genetics play a large role in gout, other factors can also increase your risk, such as your diet and, potentially, your weight. Gout is an inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the ...

Dr Xand van Tulleken warned that people should seek medical attention if they feel they have gout, which is currently ...

Researchers say gout is hereditary and more prevalent in Māori. A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of ...