For most of us, if we’ve heard of uric acid at all, it’s only in relation to gout — a painful form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and forms tiny, needle-like crystals.

“The findings of our study are very positive and show that patients with gout who were prescribed urate-lowering drugs and ...

New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken ...

Obesity and dyslipidemia both increase the risk of hyperuricemia. Orlistat, a lipase inhibitor, may lower uric acid levels in patients with obesity, according to new research. Investigators led by ...

Certain health conditions, diet, and genetics can cause high levels of uric acid. Avoiding alcohol and limiting some foods and beverages may help lower levels. Uric acid is a natural waste product ...

(HealthDay)—Both high and low uric acid levels are associated with an increased risk of dying, according to a study published in the July issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology. Sung Kweon Cho, M.D., Ph.D.

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2007;57(5):816-821. High uric acid levels in the blood are a precursor of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in adult men. It is believed that coffee and ...

In a study of middle-aged adults, serum uric acid levels less than 4.0 and 10.0 mg/dL or higher in men and less than 4.0 and 8.0 mg/dL or higher in women were significantly associated with increased ...

Due to the hectic and stressful lifestyles most people have these days, having high uric acid levels has become a common health issue for many. While it builds up slowly and silently, high uric acid ...

Discover liver-friendly Indian comfort foods that are safe for high uric acid and fatty liver, with simple diet tips to reduce inflammation and support digestion.

Very high levels of serum uric acid were associated with a 15% lower risk for adult depression compared with low levels in a new study. Produced when the body breaks down purines, serum uric acid was ...