Experts have warned about the potential return of 'Victorian diseases ' like leprosy ... kings and queens who feasted on red meat and alcohol, but gout has made a comeback in wider society.

“Several factors can increase the risk of developing gout, including obesity, genetics, medical conditions, dehydration and consuming a diet high in purine-rich foods such as red meat and alcohol.

HOSPITAL admissions for a severe Victorian disease are on the up ... eating a balanced diet and having alcohol-free days. But one GP has warned that associating the illness solely with diet ...

Article continues below It was extremely common in Victorian times, when wealthy people would consume a diet favouring rich and unhealthy foods. The diets were high in alcohol, red meat ...

Did you know gout, a common form of arthritis, was referred to as the "disease of kings" or the "rich man's disease" during the Victorian era ... seafood, and alcohol, all of which today are ...

The fingerpost in Ashford Common is one of two restored by the community Two Victorian-era fingerposts in Surrey have been restored by the local community after they fell into disrepair.

A widespread disease from the Victorian era is making a comeback across ... diets favouring rich and unhealthy foods, consisting of alcohol, red meat, organ foods and seafoods - considered luxury ...

In the UK, one in 40 individuals suffer from gout, a painful condition often linked to Victorian Britain ... purine-rich foods such as red meat and alcohol. These foods can raise the uric acid ...