An individual can develop lactose intolerance at any age. It can be present from birth, when a person does not produce enough lactase due to a genetic feature. But, it can appear at any age. The ...

Did you know that 70% of the world's population is lactose intolerant? However, many do not even find out if their body can ...

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 ...

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

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A glass of milk may be the best medicine for those suffering from lactose intolerance. Dennis A. Savaiano, dean of Purdue University's School of Consumer and Family Sciences and ...

Patients with lactose intolerance are usually advised to avoid milk. However, many still consume dairy products despite experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. Surprisingly, this "unreasonable" ...

Milk is a highly nutritious food that has nourished humans since the domestication of ruminants over 10,000 years ago (1). However, not everyone can enjoy the vast diversity of products offered by the ...

Unique versions of the lactase gene found in the genomes of East Asian people may have increased in prevalence within the population over time because they bolstered immune responses against pathogens ...