From the March 2019 issue of Weill Cornell Medicine's Women's Health Advisor (WHA)
Gout: A Type of Arthritis That is Linked With Heart Disease
Signs of gout may show up in the big toe, but research suggests a connection with many other areas of the body.
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When you picture someone with gout, you may think of an older, overweight man who likes his burgers and Budwieser—and that wouldn’t be inaccurate. Being male and eating a diet that’s high in red meat, seafood, and alcohol—particularly beer—are common risk factors for gout. But gout also can be a painful, chronic health issue for […]