We interviewed a physician who provides guidance for patients with diabetes who wish to fast for religious or non-religious reasons. Fasting has been an integral part of religious practices for ...

A University of Illinois Chicago team has summarized research on intermittent fasting to provide insights into its effects on the body and to provide advice for incorporating these diets in everyday ...

People with diabetes don't have higher gastric volumes than those without diabetes after following standard preoperative fasting instructions, suggested a study from a team of anesthesiologist ...

Evidence shows no substantial difference in outcomes between those who fasted as usual and those who didn’t Future clinical trials are needed to see whether fasting guidelines should be changed FRIDAY ...

If you’ve ever needed a surgical procedure, chances are you were given strict instructions about abstaining from eating and drinking for a particular period of time before your surgery. While fasting ...

The American Society of Anesthesiologists published updated guidelines on preoperative fasting in the March issue of Anesthesiology, adding a requirement that anesthesia departments oversee all ...

Most children - including nearly 80% of infants - go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of data on more than 70,000 ...

Fasting — or abstaining from food for set periods of time — has been linked to weight loss, but it affects your body in many other ways. Here's what to know.

SAN ANTONIO — Most children — including nearly 80% of infants — go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of data on more ...

Changes to fasting policies prior to surgery could impact the length at which patients need to fast, as well as improve patient well-being. Liberal fasting policies allowing patients to drink clear ...