Intermittent fasting has gained popularity among individuals who want to lose weight. While this approach has shown promising results, it may not be the best eating plan for everyone. When discussing ...

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 ...

Intermittent fasting focuses on "when" you eat, rather than "what" or "how much." It involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, with a common schedule being 18 hours of fasting and a ...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the most popular health and fitness trends. But, as with anything popular, it has its nay-sayers. So, we looked at the science that backs up what these ...

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' ...

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

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 ...

Recent headlines warning of concerns such as heart risks or danger to teenagers have put a new spotlight on a diet trend that has long been the popular epitome of a healthy lifestyle: intermittent ...

As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday weight. One popular approach might be intermittent fasting, but a new study says you might want to think twice if having a ...