A hydrogen breath test can help determine if you have one of a few conditions that can affect your digestive health. It may tell you if you have too much bacteria in your gut, if you are lactose ...

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 ...

Hydrogen breath tests are a diagnostic tool that doctors use to identify small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), lactose intolerance, and other digestive conditions. The test measures the amount ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife believed she had lactose intolerance. After some tests, it was found that she was sensitive to casein rather than lactose. Are there other things in cow's milk besides lactose ...

Lactose intolerance is a very common condition that occurs when the body cannot fully digest lactose, a natural sugar found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt and cream. This occurs due to ...

Lately I’ve noticed that eating cheese and other dairy products makes me bloated and gassy. I’m embarrassed to eat in public — my stomach gets so loud! How do I know if I’ve become lactose intolerant, ...

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The at-home testing industry is booming. From Covid tests to DNA tests, “consumer-initiated lab testing” may be worth as much as $2 billion by 2025, according to Quest Diagnostics. At-home tests make ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: My husband claims to be lactose-intolerant, yet he happily (and without incident) consumes creamed soups, iced cream, cheese and other dairy products. He also says he is allergic to ...