Some people notice it slowly. A glass of milk that once felt harmless now brings discomfort. Others remember it clearly, a ...

Considering the fact that about seventy per cent of the world population, primarily Asian, African and South American people are known to suffer from lactose intolerance, the lack of awareness about ...

Lactose intolerance occurs when your body is unable to digest the sugar lactose, which is found in milk and milk products. This causes uncomfortable symptoms including gas, bloating, cramps and even ...

NEW YORK (AP) _ Scientists have apparently identified a genetic cause of lactose intolerance, which affects 30 million to 50 million Americans. The work may lead to a simple diagnostic blood test.

People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

Dealing with an upset stomach after consuming dairy items? This may indicate lactose intolerance. Switch to these for similar ...

After childhood, about two-thirds of the world’s human population loses the ability to digest milk. As far as we know, 100% of nonhuman mammals also lose this ability after weaning. The ongoing ...

Do you feel a pang of regret after a wedge of brie? Maybe a little queasy following a frappe? I do. I always attributed it to a low-level dairy allergy and assumed that my days of ice cream and cheese ...

Are you lactose intolerant? There’s a good chance that you can still eat foods like cheese and butter (often considered off-limits for people with lactose intolerance) without adverse — and ...