In a recent study published in The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, researchers evaluated the performance of a compact diagnostic assay that can accurately and rapidly diagnose lactose ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Hydrogen and methane breath tests (HMBT) are a noninvasive diagnostic tool commonly employed to evaluate small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and issues with carbohydrate malabsorption, such ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Key Takeaways Milk allergy can cause serious reactions like anaphylaxis and ...