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 ...

If you've been experiencing joint pain, sudden swelling in your feet, or unusual stiffness in the morning, you might be dealing with high uric acid. Medically known as hyperuricemia, this condition is ...

High uric acid occurs when the body produces too much uric acid or fails to eliminate it properly. This buildup can lead to various health problems, including joint pain, inflammation, and kidney ...

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2007;57(5):816-821. High uric acid levels in the blood are a precursor of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in adult men. It is believed that coffee and ...

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 ...