However, when uric acid levels in the blood rise too high, they can form sharp crystals that deposit in the joints and tissues. These crystals can trigger inflammation, pain, and swelling ...

High levels of serum uric acid are associated with the early progressive loss of renal function in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a recent study. Researchers Andrzej Krolewski and ...

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 ...

Think of the kidneys as a filter—they need plenty of water to flush out uric acid efficiently. But here’s the trick: gulping down a large glass of warm water immediately after waking up starts ...