joint pain — all stories

HEALTH

A very large meal or too much alcohol can trigger a gout attack

NICE says there is not enough evidence that any specific diet prevents flares, while the NHS suggests some alcohol-free days each week.

Whitehall Minute
A plate piled with roast meat, roast potatoes, sprouts, cauliflower and sausages beside a Christmas cracker and a glass of red wine
HEALTH

Do joints really ache more in cold weather?

The Manchester study linked the worst pain days to low pressure and high humidity, while a review of osteoarthritis research found a link with temperature.

Whitehall Minute
A person presses the thumb of one hand into the knuckles of the other hand to ease pain