A groundbreaking study reveals genetics—not diet or alcohol—are the primary cause of gout, challenging long-held myths and ...

There are some limitations to the study: the majority of the data was from people of European ancestry, and some records relied on the self-reporting of gout rather than a clinical diagnosis.

What is Gout? Gout is a type of arthritis that can cause severe pain and discomfort, often at night. Gout is caused by the ...

If you have gout, you probably already know what uric acid is and how high levels can give rise to flare-ups. For those who don't, gout is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis directly caused by ...

Gout can be managed easily if uric acid is controlled in time, Huang said. However, repeated attacks can lead to chronic ...