Certain beverages can cause intestinal gas and uncomfortable bloating. Learn why this discomfort happens and which drinks to avoid to keep your gut happy.

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 ...

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 ...

Ignoring lactose intolerance can exacerbate the symptoms or cause additional health problems. It may also affect someone’s quality of life and mood. This article explores lactose intolerance in more ...

Though lactose intolerance typically causes symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea, it may also occasionally cause constipation. Having lactose intolerance can mean living with many ...

Dr. Andrew Liu answers the question: 'Milk Allergy Versus Lactose Intolerance?' — -- Question: How can I tell the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy? Answer: Lactose ...