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Photo: Getty Images Gout is a common type of arthritis that can affect any joint, most often the big toe. Gout typically occurs in periods of no symptoms and periods of symptoms. When symptoms are present, it is known as a flare or attack. Gout flares can come with pain, …

There was a time when gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis, was known as the “disease of kings.” But today more than just royalty suffer from the painful condition: More than eight million adults in the U.S. have gout, and roughly a quarter of them are women. “Gout is caused …

There was a time when gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis, was known as the “disease of kings.” But today more than just royalty suffer from the painful condition: More than eight million adults in the U.S. have gout, and roughly a quarter of them are women. “Gout is caused …

Gout has been making headlines lately, and the news isn't so good: Experts have noted that this painful form of arthritis is making a comeback, and even young people are susceptible. Here’s a quick primer on the condition, plus a gout-friendly diet that can help prevent its agonizing flare-ups. What …

Gout has been making headlines lately, and the news isn't so good: Experts have noted that this painful form of arthritis is making a comeback, and even young people are susceptible. Here’s a quick primer on the condition, plus a gout-friendly diet that can help prevent its agonizing flare-ups. What …

Jump to: Symptoms | Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment | Is it curable? | Diet | Prevention What is gout? Nicknamed “the disease of kings” or “rich man’s disease,” gout tends to conjure up images of Henry VIII–bacchanalian-esque rulers who indulged in too much wine and rich meals that most …

Jump to: Symptoms | Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment | Is it curable? | Diet | Prevention What is gout? Nicknamed “the disease of kings” or “rich man’s disease,” gout tends to conjure up images of Henry VIII–bacchanalian-esque rulers who indulged in too much wine and rich meals that most …

Years ago, when I was editor of a men's magazine, waking up with a pounding head after a night out wasn’t exactly unusual. (Hey, those booze reviews weren’t going to research themselves.) But this summer after having just two civilized beers the night before at a work event, I woke …

Years ago, when I was editor of a men's magazine, waking up with a pounding head after a night out wasn’t exactly unusual. (Hey, those booze reviews weren’t going to research themselves.) But this summer after having just two civilized beers the night before at a work event, I woke …