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 ...

(Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) An 'old-fashioned' disease of kings is experiencing a modern ...

Gout is associated with a higher incidence of nonvertebral fractures even though these patients receive less osteoporosis screening and treatment.

Gout, a painful joint condition, is on the rise globally, affecting even younger individuals. This surge is linked to ageing populations, lifestyle changes and increasing obesity. Experts from leading ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but new research suggests genetics play more of a ...

Explore how alcohol intake and beverage subtypes impact gout risk and annual flare rates in patients. Read more to inform ...

XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (XRTX), a late-stage pharmaceutical company, is trading higher in overnight trading after announcing the start of drug substance production and tablet manufacturing for its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gout is more common among men, especially as they get older. (Getty Images) The word 'gout' often brings to mind lavish feasts, ...

People with gout are 58% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis. This increased risk was observed across 12 different cardiovascular conditions, including ...

Why is it that some diseases evoke laughter instead of sympathy? I know a man who tells the story of how, when he was 24 and attending a board meeting in Los Angeles, a telegram arrived for him that ...