A common form of inflammatory arthritis, gout affects more than 8 million Americans — or about 4% of the U.S. population. More common in men than women, it’s caused by a combination of genetic and ...

This news will dampen some spirits — a new study finds that certain alcoholic beverages can raise the risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis. Men who booze at least five times a week ...

Sugar-sweetened soft drinks can significantly raise the risk of gout, researchers report, and that risk rises steadily with the amount consumed. Men who drank more than two servings a day were 85% ...

Too much uric acid in your system can cause gout and flare-ups. Low-fat milk can help reduce your uric acid levels and support the elimination of uric acid in your urine. You may also talk with your ...

One serving of soda per day led to a 74% higher risk of gout in women. Consumption of beverages sweetened with fructose substantially raised the risk of gout in women. Consumption of beverages ...

Gout is one of the most frequently recorded medical illnesses throughout history. It is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Many people experience episodes of excruciating pain in ...

Gout is an uncomfortable, inflammatory condition that occurs when needle-like crystals of uric acid form within certain joints or soft tissues. It affects one in 14 men and one in 35 women in the UK ...

If you've ever had a bout with gout, you know the true meaning of pain. Gout is a nasty type of arthritis that usually affects a single joint in the foot . . . most often the big toe. The first attack ...

Gout is a painful form of arthritis that develops when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, and intense discomfort—often in the big toe. While medication and ...

Gout is a form of arthritis. It’s characterized by uric acid crystallization that can cause swelling and pain in the joints, especially in the big toe. Some practitioners of natural healing suggest ...

Tofu is safe to eat if you have gout. Here's why your diet matters when you have gout, plus other benefits of tofu to consider.