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 ...

Using medication to manage pain and bloating, making dietary changes, and taking a lactase pill before eating can alleviate uncomfortable symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is when ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

From "toot" to "cut the cheese" to "break wind," there's no shortage of euphemisms for passing gas. The only problem is that ...

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 ...

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 ...