Intermittent fasting – periods of eating little or nothing interspersed with normal food consumption – isn't an effective way ...

Beyond its spiritual significance, research suggests that mindful Ramadan fasting may improve metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and more such benefits ...

The idea is that the body exhausts the calories consumed through food and then relies on fat stores, reducing weight through ...

Here’s a question from one of our Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation colleagues: One of my friends recently told me they had been fasting for four days, water only, and had read about the many ...

Millions of people across the globe fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan. However, apart from the spiritual significance, most of them are not familiar with the health benefits ...

Humans have been practising fasts for millennia. Our bodies are built to fast: “It is literally the reason we carry body fat,” explains Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert and the author of ...

The popular eating strategy is about as effective as doing nothing to lose weight, according to a review of several clinical trials ...

From heart health to blood sugar control, intermittent fasting has potential benefits. But it is not for everyone. A US gastroenterologist outlines safe fasting windows, hydration tips, red flags and ...

New fasting feature offers beginner to advanced fasting plans, real-time tracking, fasting stage education, and ...

When you’re fasting, it’s usually OK to drink coffee, as long as you skip ingredients like cream and sugar. Learn more about the benefits of coffee and fasting.