High uric acid levels can lead to a condition known as hyperuricemia, which increases the risk of gout and kidney stones.

Gout is often seen as a bit of an ancient disease, one that affected wealthy people throughout history rather than something that still ...

BBC Morning Live resident doctor Dr Xand van Tulleken explained people suffering from the condition find it extremely painful ...

Uric acid dissolves in the blood and is eliminated through the kidneys in urine. However, when the body produces too much ...

BBC's residential doctor, Dr Xand van Tulleken, revealed the popular dinner could be best avoided for some people.

Untreated gout places a substantial burden on the global health system, as chronic gout causes tophi formation, chronic joint ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived ...

An expert warned that there are some everyday foods and drinks that could be putting us at risk of developing gout - and it's ...

Gout occurs when your body produces extra uric acid. Your body produces extra uric acid when it breaks down purine chemicals found in certain drinks and food. Once broken down, the uric acid ...

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Gout is perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions. Folklore has advised us it is a minor irritation due to too much ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...