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 ...

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month. There are a lot of misconceptions about the condition. Lactose intolerance occurs when a person has difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar naturally ...

Lately I’ve noticed that eating cheese and other dairy products makes me bloated and gassy. I’m embarrassed to eat in public — my stomach gets so loud! How do I know if I’ve become lactose intolerant, ...

Three lactose-intolerant women are steamed over a surcharge for nondairy milk substitutions in Starbucks beverages. California residents Maria Bollinger, Dawn Miller and Shunda Smith filed a lawsuit ...

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 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 ...