Thyroid imbalance may silently affect uric acid levels, increasing the risk of gout and kidney problems. Here’s how hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are connected.

Elevated uric acid levels in the blood are referred to as high uric acid, or hyperuricemia. Kidney stones and gout are only two of the health issues that may result from this. Purines, which are ...

High uric acid can make the body feel heavy, tired, and inflamed. Many people link it only with joint pain, but it also affects energy, sleep, and day-to-day comfort. The good news is that small, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In middle-aged Chinese adults, high blood levels of uric acid are a strong predictor of death from cardiovascular disease, stroke and all causes, according to results of a ...

Uric acid is one of those things most people only think about once it starts causing trouble. It’s a waste product your body makes when it breaks down purines. Usually, it gets flushed out without ...

High uric acid is becoming common among adults due to unhealthy eating patterns, stress, and sedentary lifestyles. When individuals observe high levels of uric acid in their blood test, many of them ...

In patients on peritoneal dialysis, serum uric acid levels in the highest quintile are associated with a nearly 1.5-fold increased risk of all-cause mortality compared with levels in the third ...

Festivals often trigger uric acid spikes due to a perfect storm of high-purine foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol, combined with reduced activity. This combination elevates uric acid production while ...