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

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by ...

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 ...

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 notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, and a new study finds that some forms of intermittent fasting do not alter ...

Humans have been practising fasts for millennia. Our bodies are built to fast: “It is literally the reason we carry body fat,” explains Dr Jason Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert and the author of ...

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 ...

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 ...