The painful condition known as gout is caused by the build-up of uric acid in the body. It makes sense then, that someone with gout would want to avoid this build-up. Drinking lots of water can...

An Oxymoron Summer can be a great time to get in lots of relaxation and sun worship, but for those with gout, summer fun can be an oxymoron. A new study has found a link between...

On The Rise One of the most common forms of arthritis, gout causes pain and swelling of specific joints, for instance, the big toe. Though the mechanism for gout is well understood and effective treatment available,...

Two Major Studies Conducted - One In Europe, One in the US There is a large amount of new research available today linking a specific gene or genes to gout. Two major studies have been conducted recently...

Pain and Disability As anyone with gout can attest, the disease complicates life with pain and disability, and brings along with it the necessity to avoid certain foods and beverages. New findings relating to gout are very welcome to...

The close relationship between type 2 diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus) and gout has been confirmed by medical experts, and each disorder may be guilty of triggering the other in patients. Certain studies have shown...

By now most people have a basic understanding of gout - what it is and who gets it and most can also even advise that the major cause of gout is beer and meat. And, in...

Interesting Timing A very interesting connection has been made recently suggesting that sugar-sweetened soft drinks and fructose increase the incidence of gout. It may be coincidence, but the prevalence of gout, the most common arthritis in men,...