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 ...

Hyperuricemia is when you have too much uric acid in your blood. This condition can lead to health problems such as gout and kidney stones.‌ Around one out of every five people has a high uric acid ...

Eating high-purine foods, sugar, and alcohol during festivals increases uric acid production and slows its removal Hydration, low-purine foods, and activity help keep uric acid levels balanced ...

Anyone who has ever had to deal with high uric acid levels, or who suffers from gout, for example, knows to stay away from foods such as alcohol and red meat. These foods are quite notorious for their ...

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.

Gout and type 2 diabetes are different conditions, yet researchers have found a link between them. Gout is a type of arthritis that may occur when uric acid crystals, a natural byproduct of your ...

Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average, ...

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 ...

TikTok is overflowing with videos promising to “flush” uric acid, reverse gout overnight, or cure joint pain with a single ...

A new study published in the International Journal of Rheumatoid Diseases showed that in people with gout and hyperuricemia, daily use of freshly squeezed lemon juice diluted in water for six ...