Uric acid levels are typically 2.5–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in males and 1.5–6.0 mg/dL in females. Low levels are rare, but high levels can lead to gout, kidney disease, and other health ...

The issue of elevated uric acid levels is becoming increasingly prevalent. As individuals age, the likelihood of developing conditions such as gout arthritis has been significantly noted. This ...

Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down substances called purines. While uric acid should exit through urine, it can sometimes build up in the blood and pass into the kidneys.

A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...

VIENNA — The first multicenter randomized trial in gout to compare treat-to-target (T2T) and treat for symptom avoidance (T2S) strategies has finally generated data to make the guideline-recommended ...

Hyperuricemia is defined as elevated uric acid levels in serum, usually exceeding 6.8 mg/dL, and the primary pathological cause of gout. Chinese investigators have reported recent results on the urate ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex relationship ...