Uric acid is a natural waste product produced when the body breaks down purines, compounds found in many foods. Normally, uric acid is removed from the body through urine. However, excessive levels ...

Many people carry elevated uric acid for years without too much pain, until a gout attack or a kidney stone forces a doctor’s visit. Uric acid problems often develop silently because modern lifestyle ...

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 ...

Healthy vegetables can still affect uric acid levels. Learn which common veggies may trigger buildup and how smart portions ...