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 ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways IBS and lactose intolerance both cause symptoms of diarrhea, ...

Lactose intolerance, often seen as a simple enzyme deficiency, may have a new explanation. Scientists are exploring how the ...

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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 ...

Dear Reader: Food allergies are orchestrated by the body's immune system. Food intolerance results from the gut's inability to digest food normally. Food allergies can be fatal; food intolerance ...

Aged, hard cheeses have less sugar and lactose, making them easier to digest. Lots of common softer, creamy cheeses also contain low levels of lactose. Cheeses made from goat milk may be better ...

Dear Doctor K: What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance? Dear Reader: They both involve food, but other than that, food allergies and food intolerances have little in ...