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 ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by supporting weight loss, better blood sugar ...

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.

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 ...

Time-restricted eating remains popular for weight loss, but new research suggests its broader health benefits—like improved heart and metabolic function—might not be as strong as once thought.

Fasting is a natural and effective way to support health prevent illness and aid recovery when practised wisely By giving the ...

The diet has been linked to weight loss, longer life span and even a lower risk of cancer — in mice. What about humans?

Fasting has long been part of many traditions and religions, but it is only in recent years that the health benefits of restricting food intake have been investigated. Most recently, many studies have ...

Half of Americans say they are trying to lose weight. In the quest to find the easiest, fastest and healthiest way to drop pounds, intermittent fasting has become all the rage. Intermittent fasting ...

Fasting has been a practice in various cultures and religions for centuries, but it has gained modern popularity with its promise of profound health benefits Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / ...

Fasting during Ramadan has its spiritual and physical benefits. Fasting during Ramadan provides a break to your digestive system and allows your body to focus on detoxifying and repairing itself. The ...