Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

A gout diet involves consuming foods that are low in purines, chemicals that break down to form uric acid, which is associated with gout attacks. Low-fat dairy, coffee, and citrus fruit are among the ...

Gout is a painful type of arthritis, but you can reduce the pain with a diet that minimizes the level of uric acid in the ...

Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. Eating foods like red meat, alcohol, and shellfish make the symptoms ...

October 2, 2012 — New gout guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are meant to improve gout management by providing clinicians with clear, readily implemented guidance on urate-lowering ...

For centuries, gout was called the “disease of kings” because it was associated with eating rich foods like meat and fish and consuming lots of alcohol. Gout is no longer a disease only affecting ...

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis. It occurs when your blood has a buildup of uric acid. This acid causes crystals to form in a joint, which leads to ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up The DASH diet was designed decades ago to reduce blood pressure, ...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities, gatherings and, of course, the delicious feasts that come along with it. However, for some individuals, including those ...