A medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of gout could also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the right dose, a new study suggests.
Gout, a common form of arthritis, is caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints and can lead to sudden and severe joint pain, usually in the big toe or other places such as the feet, ankles, hands, wrists, elbows and knees.
