For most of us, if we’ve heard of uric acid at all, it’s only in relation to gout — a painful form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and forms tiny, needle-like crystals.

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In a new study, a few extra servings of produce per day helped people with chronic kidney disease improve both kidney health and heart-disease risk factors like high blood pressure. The benefits ...

Considering the fast-paced and stressful lives most people live these days, with no time to focus on one's health, having high uric acid has become a common health issue for many. For the unversed, ...

High uric acid levels in the body, medically known as 'Hyperuricemia', results in gout, joint pain and kidney damage. The body produces uric acid through its breakdown of purine compounds, which exist ...

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...