A hectic lifestyle and poor habits can trigger various health issues, including high uric acid. Excessive drinking, unhealthy foods, and a bad diet are common causes, making awareness and diet control ...

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 ...

A high uric acid level (above 6.8 mg/dL) is considered hyperuricemia. This can lead to gout and make your blood and urine too acidic. Learn about conditions and factors that can cause uric acid to ...

A new article published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds that very young children with increased uric acid levels had higher blood pressure at 3 years of age. Recent studies suggest that ...

Uric acid tends to spike after festivals and holidays because that’s when most people hit the perfect “storm” of high‑purine foods, sugary drinks, alcohol, and low movement, all of which push uric ...

A high intake of meat, seafood, and other foods that contain purines can lead to high uric acid levels, but there are other causes. These include health conditions that affect purine metabolism, ...

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

Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a metabolic disease caused by purine metabolism disorder, which is an important hub for many chronic ...