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Uric acid levels are typically 2.5–7.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) in males and 1.5–6.0 mg/dL in females. Low levels are rare, but high levels can lead to gout, kidney disease, and other health ...

A Mediterranean-inspired plant-based diet improved self-reported measures of gout as well as uric acid levels, a pilot study has found. Some foods are considered to be proinflammatory and generally ...

Many people carry elevated uric acid for years without too much pain, until a gout attack or a kidney stone forces a doctor’s visit. Uric acid problems often develop silently because modern lifestyle ...

Festivals drive a behavioural shift. People consume richer meals, ignore portion control, sleep irregular hours, and cut back on physical movement. This lifestyle pattern directly fuels a rise in uric ...