Uric acid is a waste product the body produces as it breaks down purines. The body then removes it through urine and stool. A person can take a uric acid test to determine the uric acid level in their ...

People with leukemia may have high levels of uric acid. If large numbers of cancer cells die rapidly, they release significant amounts of uric acid into the bloodstream, which the kidneys are unable ...

Gout is a painful condition that can lead to joint damage and kidney problems. Gout crystals are the underlying cause of gout flare-ups. Gout crystals form when there is too much uric acid in your ...

Six states will require medical proof for Medicaid work exemptions in January, skipping a federal grace year. Who is affected and what to gather. MedPAC's chair defended its $76 billion Medicare ...

Gout is a common type of arthritis. It’s a sudden and painful inflammation that usually occurs in the big toe, but can affect other joints. It happens rarely in the shoulders and hips. The ...