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

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

Few things get intermittent fasting fans fired up more than debating the “best” schedule. Some people swear it’s better to ...

Although she's not an entomologist, Maggie Stanislawski, Ph.D., spends hours a day studying bugs. The assistant professor of biomedical informatics specializes in the gut microbiome, an environment ...

A German study challenges the hype around intermittent fasting, revealing that while it may help shed pounds, it doesn’t ...

Can intermittent fasting help you safely meet your goals? If you are trying to drop pounds, fasting for weight loss has probably crossed your mind, in part because you’ve probably seen intermittent ...

Intermittent fasting focuses on "when" you eat, rather than "what" or "how much." It involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, with a common schedule being 18 hours of fasting and a ...

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 ...

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

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 may cause temporary gastrointestinal issues like bloating, gas, and constipation due to changes in digestion and the gut microbiome. Breaking a fast with smaller portions of ...

Share on Pinterest Dieticians debunk seven widespread myths about the effectiveness and health risks associated with intermittent fasting. Photography by Aya Brackett Intermittent fasting is an eating ...