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 ...

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 symptoms include bloat, diarrhea, and gas shortly after eating dairy products. If you have a hard time digesting lactose, try an enzyme supplement like Lactaid before eating dairy.

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.

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 ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: My wife believed she had lactose intolerance. After some tests, it was found that she was sensitive to casein rather than lactose. Are there other things in cow's milk besides lactose ...