Medical researchers warn that intermittent fasting may pose risks for diabetics and older adults despite popular claims.

A new study of adults with poorly managed diabetes compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting (IF)–meal replacement program with those of common diabetes drugs. People in the IF group saw ...

Karen Ramey-Torres, a retiree from Colorado, was overweight and concerned about her health after setbacks including a small stroke. Then she heard about a type of intermittent fasting called ...

Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated in India when married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' ...

Fasting during Karwa Chauth may resemble intermittent fasting, which studies, including those by the American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, have shown can help balance blood ...

Preliminary results from a new study link shorter eating windows with increased risk of death, but that's far from the full story. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...

Share on Pinterest Combining intermittent fasting with protein pacing may be more effective for weight loss than calorie restriction, according to new research. Grace Cary/Getty Images New research ...

The data are mixed on whether intermittent fasting can help you lose weight. As a doctor, here’s my advice: Try the Mediterranean diet instead. Many of my friends have been trying intermittent fasting ...

Ever worry your metabolism is so slow, it may be broken? If you’re a woman over age 50, you might want to try intermittent fasting for menopause. “When we’re younger, estrogen permeates every organ in ...

When it comes to losing weight, there are no shortage of unproven recommendations to choose from: fad diets like the carnivore diet or GOLO diet; juice cleanses and vitamin injections; plus a host of ...

Intermittent fasting has gained widespread popularity for its benefits in weight management and metabolic health. However, its impact on brain chemistry is just as profound, influencing everything ...

In our modern world, where the conversation around health is as dynamic as ever, intermittent fasting has emerged as more than just a trend in the dietary landscape. It’s a practice backed by ...