Does Milk Help Heartburn or Make It Worse?

When heartburn starts, a glass of milk can seem like an obvious solution. Milk feels cool and soothing, so it is easy to assume that it must neutralize stomach acid. But there is another common experience: some people drink milk and notice that their heartburn comes back—or feels worse. So which is true? Milk is … Read more

Why Does My Stomach Hurt After Eating Dairy?

You drink a glass of milk, eat some yogurt, or enjoy a bowl of ice cream. Then your stomach starts hurting. Maybe you feel bloated. Maybe you have gas. Sometimes diarrhea follows a few hours later. So you start wondering: “Am I lactose intolerant?” Maybe—but dairy-related stomach pain isn’t always caused by lactose intolerance. Milk … Read more