Young adults with hypertension may have increased cardiometabolic risks due to high uric acid levels.

Published Date: 24 Apr 2023

China: A recent study revealed a concerning connection between hyperuricemia (HUA) and, which was published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

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