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 ...

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 ...

Considered the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, gout primarily affects joints in the feet. However, it can also affect other joints, including those in your fingers. Gout is a type of ...

Gout is an intensely painful form of arthritis that affects over 8 million Americans. As our diets change to include more processed foods, and with the increase in popularity of high protein diets, ...

Xanthine oxidase inhibitors, primarily allopurinol and febuxostat, are the mainstay of treatment. The goal of chronic gout management includes lowering serum urate levels to below 6 mg/dL. 5 Overall, ...

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 ...

Racial disparities in gout and gout treatment are an ongoing but tractable problem, research at the 2025 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)'s annual meeting suggested. In a 10-year ...