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 ...

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 ...

On the other hand, the risks are well documented. Hypoglycaemia, dehydration, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, and low blood ...

In a world overwhelmed by constant consumption—of food, information, and stimulation—fasting emerges as a profound act of self-discipline, healing, and spiritual awakening. While once considered ...

During the month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, many Muslims abstain from food and drink from ...