Lactose intolerance is a common condition where individuals have difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. While it can affect people of all ages, children can also ...

Narrator Since there are so many options for managing a child with lactose intolerance…it's not a diagnosis to be feared. For WebMD, I'm Sandee LaMotte.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Many people who claim to be lactose intolerant really aren't, says Dennis Savaiano, dean of Purdue University's School of Consumer and Family Sciences. The problem, Savaiano ...

Some dairy products are easier to digest than others. Here’s how to identify the ones that may cause the least trouble. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline ...

Glucose intolerance is different from diabetes, but the condition can sometimes lead to the development of type II diabetes. It is a particular problem in obese children. A child with glucose ...

Millions of Americans avoid pouring regular milk over their cereal or into their coffee because they worry about lactose intolerance symptoms. These people can’t digest lactose, the sugar ...

Lactose intolerance affects 70% of the global population, causing symptoms like bloating and diarrhea due to insufficient lactase enzyme. While genetic intolerance is incurable, temporary cases ...

Milk and dairy products are often considered important sources of nutrients for children, pregnant women, nursing mothers and older adults. For these individuals, lactose intolerance testing is ...

Q: I recently learned that I’m lactose-intolerant. Do I really need to avoid all dairy, or are some products safe to eat? A: Some 30 million to 50 million people in the United States have lactose ...

I recently learnt that I am lactose-intolerant. Do I need to avoid all dairy or are some products safe to eat? Some 30 million to 50 million people in the United States have lactose intolerance.