Lactose intolerance is a widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For those who experience symptoms ...

Lactose intolerance is a common digestive order that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the body’s inability to produce enough lactase enzymes to break down lactose found in milk ...

Regretting that slice of pizza or double-scoop ice cream cone? If you've ever felt bloated, gassy or just plain unwell after a dish of ice cream or a meal laden with cheese, then you may well know the ...

Shorewood native and current Pittsburgh resident Emily Niemuth grew up eating all the typical Wisconsin foods, from milk and cottage cheese to ice cream and sour cream. It wasn’t until she turned 20 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you lactose intolerant? There’s a good chance that you can still eat foods like cheese and butter (often considered off-limits for people with lactose intolerance) without adverse — and ...

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.

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