New study suggests intermittent fasting may not deliver promised health benefits beyond weight loss, challenging beliefs ...

The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, ...

Few things get intermittent fasting fans fired up more than debating the “best” schedule. Some people swear it’s better to ...

The human body can survive without food for some time before starvation risks causing significant harm to the body. In fact, when done properly and under medical supervision, fasting is thought to ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a structured eating approach that focuses on the timing of when you eat. Research suggests that ...

Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating ...

Staying hydrated is key during a fast—but not every drink keeps your body in fasting mode. Here’s what you should know.

Time-restricted eating without a change in how much you eat doesn't seem to do anything for your metabolic health.

Fasting has been a practice in various cultures and religions for centuries, but it has gained modern popularity with its promise of profound health benefits Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / ...

From the Christian Lent to the Islamic Ramadan, fasting serves not only as a spiritual purification but also, as a growing body of scientific research suggests, a boon to physical and mental health.

This is sure to get people talking. Scottish singer Lulu says she says practices “speech fasting” — staying completely silent until midday. The 75-year-old crooner told The Guardian that she partakes ...