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 ...

A condition associated with the likes of Benjamin Franklin and King Henry VIII is on the rise in the U.S. and action is required.

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 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 ...

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer. A major international study has found gout is a chronic ...

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 ...

Gout is a common and painful form of inflammatory arthritis, caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in your joints. This causes inflammation, swelling and pain. It can also create other symptoms, ...

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes flare-ups of joint swelling and pain. Kidney disease and gout commonly co-occur and may each contribute to the development of the other. Gout is a ...

Gout prevalence is more common in Black Americans than white Americans, and the disparity in prevalence is attributable to social determinants of health, according to a recently published article in ...

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

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 ...