Gout causes sudden flares of joint pain, which often arise during the nighttime, and in the big toe, though it may affect other joints including the ankles or knees. It is the most common type of ...

New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken ...

Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but new research suggests genetics play more of a factor in developing the arthritic condition than previously thought.

Gout is a very painful type of inflammatory arthritis that can be debilitating, and sudden flare-ups can be even more so. A News 9 viewer says they keep getting flare-ups of gout, and want to know ...

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 ...

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer. Led by University of Otago researchers, the genome-wide ...

Limiting red meat, seafood, alcohol, and sugary drinks can decrease your risk of gout flares. Staying hydrated lowers your uric acid levels and prevents dehydration-related gout attacks. Monitoring ...

Applying a magnetic field to orient the acid crystals in the joints changes their reflectivity, leading to a noninvasive way ...