The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, ...

Intermittent fasting – aka skipping meals – doesn't work for everyone. But science may point to the smartest way to manage ...

Researchers identified a signaling pathway in mice that boosts intestinal stem cells' regeneration abilities after fasting. When cancerous mutations occurred during this regenerative period, mice were ...

Intermittent fasting — which involves restricting when you eat, most commonly consuming food within an eight-hour window and fasting for the other 16 hours — is all the rage these days, with celeb ...

Staying hydrated is key during a fast—but not every drink keeps your body in fasting mode. Here’s what you should know.

(WNDU) - Many diets focus on what you eat, but intermittent fasting focuses on when you eat. There are different ways of doing it, such as eating for eight hours during the day, and then fasting for ...

Calorie deficit and intermittent fasting are weight loss strategies that involve consuming fewer calories in a 24-hour period, but they differ in their focus. Here's how.

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found both benefits and risks to intermittent fasting. japatino/Getty Images Fasting, or restricting your intake of solid foods, is often promoted as a means of ...

But its benefits can extend beyond the physical realm; this dietary approach may also unexpectedly support emotional well-being. From enhancing mental clarity to improving mood, here’s a deeper look ...

Mattson's research centers on a possibly more surprising benefit of fasting: its ability to enhance cognition and brain function. He and others have provided abundant animal data showing that ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 50-year-old overweight woman (5 feet, 6 inches tall at 240 pounds). So far, I am not diabetic, but my A1C has been creeping upward. In an effort to control my weight and reap ...