Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Daytime fasting of 5 to 6 hours led to 49% higher odds of experiencing same-day headache vs. 1- to 2-hour fasts.

Scientists are learning more about the molecular mechanisms that kick in when people stop eating and start fasting. They've observed how a 24-hour fast boosts intestinal stem cells in mice, and ...

In recent years, water fasting has become a notable health trend in the U.S. This type of fast, that involves refraining from consuming any food or drinks, other than water, was once largely imbedded ...

Dr. Rhodes shares what happens to your body during an extended fast and which benefits you might actually feel. The post What ...

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 ...

It’s not just what you eat for breakfast that matters—when you eat it could play a big role in your health and longevity. A study reported by Martha Stewart and published in Communications Medicine ...

Operating on an empty stomach often raises concerns about focus, but new research finds your brain stays sharp under certain conditions. Intermittent fasting does not impair short-term cognitive ...

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

As Muslims observe Ramadan, they fast from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from food, water, temptations, and wrongdoings, and instead focusing on worship and self-reflection. Muslims worldwide wake up ...