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 ...

Lactose intolerance is one of the most common conditions in the world, and some may be suffering from it without even knowing. The condition can present itself at various levels of severity and can ...

Do you know what's really causing those stomach pains? Gas, bloating, cramps, and diarrhea... These symptoms may be vague and fleeting, or they could be indicative of a chronic food intolerance. Among ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If you've cut down on milk because you think your gut can't tolerate the sugar in it, you might be doing your health a disservice, according to a Spanish study. Researchers ...

Lactose intolerance and malabsorption are conditions that arise from an insufficient production of lactase, the enzyme essential for the digestion of lactose in the small intestine. This enzyme ...

Lactose intolerance is the most common food sensitivity worldwide. Lactose intolerance and dairy allergy are not the same, but the differences can be misunderstood. How do you know if you are ...

Patients with lactose intolerance are usually advised to avoid milk. However, many still consume dairy products despite experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. Surprisingly, this "unreasonable" ...

Dear Dr. Douma: I went to a doctor two years ago with severe abdominal pains and weight loss. Because my physician was unable to make a diagnosis, he said it was stress. But my body was telling me ...

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi lists down the first major symptom of several gut conditions that will help you identify the ...

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 ...