The History of Gout: The Disease of Kings

Gout sounds like a horrifically painful condition brought on by affluence, considered fashionable and a sign of wealth. Though we now know what causes gout—a buildup of uric acid from a rich diet of meats and booze that mostly affects men—it was a malady met with much confusion back in its glory days. Today, we're talking about the disease of kings, gout. So, get your anti-inflammatories ready, because we're going gouting.

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