A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...

Uric acid tends to spike after festivals and holidays because that’s when most people hit the perfect “storm” of high‑purine foods, sugary drinks, alcohol, and low movement, all of which push uric ...

Purines are one of the most common chemical compounds on the planet. There are two kinds of purines: endogenous and exogenous. Exogenous purines are absorbed by the body through the foods that you eat ...

About 20% of people have high uric acid levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. About two-thirds of people with high uric acid levels, however, don't experience any symptoms. Here's what you need to ...

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of the chemical uric acid in your joints. It typically onsets suddenly and causes symptoms like intense joint pain, inflammation, and redness. The ...

Considering the fast-paced and stressful lives most people have, having high uric acid levels has become a common lifestyle issue for many. High uric acid levels creeps up slowly and if left ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother has had five or six attacks of what certainly seems to be gout in her toes. Her doctor stopped her diuretic and did a blood test. But since the change in meds she had ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have gout in my big toes. Does uric acid cause gout? Also, I read that gout is caused by red meat and seafood.