It can be hard to determine if you have an actual allergy or an intolerance to something you eat. Here's how to know. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness ...

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD Key Takeaways Food allergies involve the immune system's production of ...

Tips for Tolerating Lactose: Everyone can digest some lactose. For those who are lactose intolerant, the most important factor to consider when drinking milk is dose: how much milk at a time and how ...

Food intolerance and food allergy sometimes create confusion among people. Many of us don’t know how they differ in both cause and care. Food intolerance is a problem in the digestive system. When our ...

At one time or another, you've probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy. Maybe it's you — food intolerances are ...

People develop lactose intolerance when their bodies don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase for the amount of dairy they consume, says Dr. Christopher Schmoyer, an assistant professor of ...

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

Dr. Andrew Liu answers the question: 'Milk Allergy Versus Lactose Intolerance?' — -- Question: How can I tell the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy? Answer: Lactose ...

It's estimated that between 30 and 50 million Americans have some level of sensitivity to lactose, which is a sugar found in dairy products. A lactose sensitivity can cause all kinds of unpleasant ...

Lactose intolerance is the most common food sensitivity worldwide. Lactose intolerance and dairy allergy are not the same, but the differences can be misunderstood. How do you know if you are ...

Have you ever noticed that when you eat a certain food, your stomach hurts? Or maybe you have a favorite snack, but it always leaves you feeling sluggish? Perhaps you experience uncomfortable symptoms ...

Maybe they don't think of it as a food intolerance, but plenty of people have a food they just know sets them off. Maybe for you it’s a super-rich tomato sauce, or fresh cheese, or a cup of coffee.