intolerance
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While hydrogen breath tests conducted at home are commonly used to diagnose lactose intolerance, Shaukat says they produce a lot of false positives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
A common cause of temporary lactose intolerance arises when someone is recovering from a stomach virus or bug.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Cornell’s examination of campus life identified how a culture of intolerance develops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
"There is undoubtedly a level of intolerance creeping in which has become included in protest."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Freedom Riders fought intolerance by riding a bus and pushing racial limits in the deep South.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Disruptions in this newly identified signaling pathway may play a role in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and chronic visceral pain.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026
This discovery may also help explain a range of digestive issues, including food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026
The various infections, electrolyte imbalances and medication intolerances weakened her to the point of collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
We don't know a lot about how common food intolerances are, but they appear to be more commonly reported than allergies.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2025
One quality they shared in common; there was one flaming harmony across their sky amid the wind-swept clouds of discontent and passing griefs and early intolerances, love.
From The Stronger Influence by F.E. Mills Young
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