Uric acid is a waste product in the body. Sometimes, uric acid can build up in the joints and tissues, causing a range of health problems. In this article, we list the typical low, normal, and high ...

Many people associate high uric acid with heavy meals, red meat, or alcohol. So when a routine blood test suddenly shows ...

A lot of our health problems stem from our everyday habits: what we eat, drink, and how active we are. Sometimes, these small habits can lead to serious health issues like gout or kidney stones. While ...

A study found a U-shaped association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and the risk of colon cancer in men and women. A similar pattern between SUA levels and the risk of rectal cancer was observed ...

Serum uric acid (SUA) levels independently predict nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD, now known as metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease) in young adults without obesity, with ...

Higher serum uric acid (SUA) levels are independently associated with a lower likelihood of developing osteoporosis.

About 20% of people have high uric acid levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. About two-thirds of people with high uric acid levels, however, don't experience any symptoms. Here's what you need to ...

Recent research suggests uric acid, traditionally linked to gout, may play a significant role in heart health and metabolic syndrome. It’s easy to think of uric acid as a problem. But perhaps it’s ...