Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways A uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood or ...

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 ...

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 routine blood test comes back with a red flag: uric acid is high. But there is no joint pain, no swelling, no signs of gout. It feels confusing, even easy to ignore. Yet, doctors are beginning to ...