Discover the centuries-old history of gout, known as the 'disease of kings,' a condition that affected wealthy men with rich diets. Learn about ancient Greek medical writings, the connection between gout and royal figures like Henry VIII, and how Europeans viewed gout as a status symbol and even an aphrodisiac in the 16th century.

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