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 ...

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 ...

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.