the 'king's disease'

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Gout Gets Even | History Today

Gout, the 18th century’s signature condition, is on the rise in contemporary Britain, with a 60 per cent increase in the last 15 years. In the Georgian era Gout’s association with luxurious living led to its status as a badge of...

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