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 ...

A group of scientists has concluded that ancient Europeans drank milk for millennia despite the digestive problems it may have caused, casting doubt on theories on how humans evolved to tolerate it.

Many adults in the world are unable to digest lactose, the principle sugar in milk, and for the first time scientists have unravelled a genetic code that has proved that lactose-intolerance is 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 ...

Suckling of infants is universal among mammals, which are after all named after the Latin mamma for teat. Early mammals, around 200 million years ago, presumably had a variety of milk-specific sugars.

As we age, our bodies undergo a number of changes, including changes in our metabolism and how we process nutrients. While a healthy diet is essential at any age, women over 50 may benefit from an ...