Scientists at Georgia State University have used CRISPR gene editing to restore an ancient enzyme humans lost millions of years ago potentially reversing the buildup of uric acid that causes gout.

Many things can increase your chances of getting gout. One major cause is the food you eat. Foods that are high in purines, ...

The multi-centre, randomised, double-blind RUBY and TOPAZ studies are assessing the therapy’s performance against allopurinol.

FRIDAY, Oct. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new gene test might be able to predict which gout patients will have a bad skin ...

Swollen ankles, or edema, stem from various causes including heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots, pregnancy, and lymphedema. Other factors like kidney disease, liver disease, ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Tomatoes are not commonly listed as a food trigger for gout, a form of ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...