New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at an appropriate dose.Researchers from the UK, Sweden and Italy analysed ...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities, gatherings and, of course, the delicious feasts that come along with it. However, for some individuals, including those ...

There are four stages of gout, a common and often painful condition affecting joints, most often the big toe. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is a ...

It’s hard to miss the new 40-foot-tall public health message that recently emerged near Pike Place Market. The project might raise some initial questions, but its intention is clear: Let’s talk about ...

Gout is a painful joint disease affecting around 8 million people in the United States. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

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 ...

Gout is a disease of excess uric acid. Primary gout is related to purine metabolism. Secondary gout is associated with medications, such as hydro-chlorothiazide, which increases urinary output, and ...

Gout is a painful inflammatory condition that is associated with overindulgence of foods like red meat, shellfish, and alcohol. In medieval times, gout was associated with nobility because of the cost ...

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 ...