During the Neogene period, our ancestors produced a useful enzyme that lowered uric acid levels. Gene-editing is reviving ...

Consumption of fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened sodas and orange juice is associated with an increased risk of gout among women, although their contribution to the risk of gout in the ...

In an alarming case that underscores the health risks associated with excessive sugar consumption, a 31-year-old man from Guangzhou faced the possibility of foot amputation due to severe gout ...

You already know the risks of consuming too much fructose. It’s usually found in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is added to many processed foods, sweetened fruit juices and soft ...

Gout could be treated by an ancient gene that humans lost millions of years ago, suggests new research. A form of arthritis ...

The body produces uric acid through its breakdown of purines, which exist in particular foods and beverages. The accumulation ...

For many people, managing gout is more than just a physical struggle – it's a daily dietary puzzle. And the concept of a gout diet is key to helping ward off joint pain and swelling that often ...

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 ...

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Recommendations on diet and on lifestyle factors (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, physical fitness) for life-threatening comorbidities in the gout patient (e.g., obesity, hypertension, diabetes, coronary ...