Uric acid is a compound formed when purines in the body break down. The kidneys are responsible for filtering uric acid, but sometimes they struggle to eliminate it, leading to elevated levels. High ...

Beer is commonly known as a food that triggers or worsens gout, but there are other foods that should also be consumed with caution. ◇Fructose in beverages raises uric acid levels The normal blood ...

Uric acid at 7.5 mg/dL doesn't automatically mean gout or a need for medication. A nephrologist explains what to do next, ...