I had noticed Mr. Simpson wincing and hobbling down the hall as he followed my nurse to the exam room. Soon, as I stepped in ...

Plus, what a doctor has to say.

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

Dear S.C.: You are right that there is a connection. People who are taking iron supplements or who have high levels of ferritin (the main iron-binding protein in the blood) are more susceptible to ...

Natalie McCormick, PhD, of the Rheumatology and Allergy Clinical Epidemiology Research (RACER) Center within the Division of ...

ANSWER: You are right that there is a connection. People who are taking iron supplements or who have high levels of ferritin ...

There are several triggers of gout attacks.

Scientists have discovered that medication commonly used to treat gout could offer an unexpected bonus, offering protection ...

Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online publications ...