Category: Legal rights

While sixteen is often seen as a major milestone, with teens gaining new freedoms like driving, the period between ages 16 and 17 involves significant yet subtle shifts in cognitive maturity and legal status. For many, the difference between 16 and 17 is less about a single dramatic change and more about a steady, transitional evolution toward adulthood.

Globally, it's estimated that about 68% of the world's population has some degree of lactose malabsorption, which is the underlying cause of lactose intolerance. This widespread digestive condition raises a critical question regarding legal protection: when, if ever, is lactose intolerance considered a disability?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This broad definition means that, in certain cases, a dietary requirement can be considered a disability, particularly when it stems from a severe medical condition like celiac disease or a life-threatening food allergy.