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

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.

New research suggests that fasting for three days a week may lead to greater weight loss than slightly reducing calories ...

New research has suggested intermittent fasting could be more effective than a calorie controlled diet for weight loss. The eating method has become extremely popular in recent years as a way to lose ...

Real-world data suggest 5:2 intermittent fasting may offer modest cardiovascular benefits over calorie restriction in adults with obesity.

Intermittent fasting is still very much in the research phase—but there are some promising findings. However, there's also ...

Intermittent fasting is under attack, again, as a practice that is ineffective and dangerous. Loyal readers of this column will know I am a big supporter of intermittent fasting. Recently, I refuted a ...

Short periods of fasting don’t hamper cognitive ability in healthy adults, according to new research. Short fasting or skipping breakfast is unlikely to cloud most adults’ ability to accomplish ...

While more studies are necessary, some research suggests that intermittent fasting may increase the risk of dying from heart disease. However, intermittent fasting may also benefit heart health.

Intermittent fasting has risen as a popular diet over the last few years – stars including Jennifer Aniston, Kourtney Kardashian, Chris Pratt and Jimmy Kimmel have lauded it, though they often don't ...

Researchers report that intermittent fasting of less than 24 hours does not appear to diminish a person’s mental performance during the periods where they are not eating. They say the human body has ...