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Tony Saved His Own Life by Losing Over 100 Pounds

Name: Anthony (Tony) Lloyd Sender Singleton Age: 47 Height: 6 feet, 4 inches Before Weight: 354 How I Gained It: Over the last 15 years, I ... Read More »

Ketosis: Low-Carb Diet Side Effect

Ketosis is a state characterized by abnormally high levels of ketones in the bloodstream. It occurs in our livers when extra ketones are produced ... Read More »

Urate can slow Parkinson's

A recent study suggests that high levels of urate in the blood stream can slow the progression of Parkinson's Disease. Urate is a salt derived from ... Read More »

Genes may play a role in gout

Gout is a painful condition caused by inflammation due to a build-up of uric acid on the joints. It frequently affects the big toe, but can affect ... Read More »

Gout risk increases from drinking regular sodas

As if there weren't enough reasons to stay away from soft drinks, here's another one. Researchers recently said that normal soft drinks containing too ... Read More »

Coffee helps prevents gout

A new study finds men can gut their risk of gout, a common kind of arthritis, by half if they drink four or more cups of coffee a day. Within the ... Read More »

Cherries get a makeover as the new "superfruit"

Hey, haven't you heard? Cherries are the new "it" fruit and can cure everything from gout to arthritis and prevent cancer as well. Oh, you haven't ... Read More »