Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high uric acid levels that form sharp crystals in the joints, leading to swelling, stiffness, and intense discomfort. While genetics and medical ...

October 2, 2012 — New gout guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are meant to improve gout management by providing clinicians with clear, readily implemented guidance on urate-lowering ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • Will you give me information on the low-purine diet for gout? — C.J. Answer • Years ago, before effective gout medicines were available, diet was the major treatment for gout. Now, ...

Diverse diets that consist of grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables may reduce risk for gout, even among individuals with high genetic risk, according to data published in Arthritis Care & ...

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

Dear Dr. Douma: I'm 74 years old and both big toes are painful. My doctor told me that I have gout, but not much else. What causes gout? Can a change in diet help? -- B.W., Montclair, Calif. Answer: ...

The importance of diet, including dietary fiber, has come to the forefront in recent research about gout. At the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)'s annual meeting, a prospective study led by ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adherence to a plant-based, grain-rich diet was associated with reduced gout incidence. The cohort study may ...