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 supporting weight loss, better blood sugar ...

Intermittent fasting has its benefits but effectively extending the lifespan of living beings might not be one of them, according to a recent Nature study. Instead, the mouse study revealed that ...

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 ...

As women, it often feels as though our hormones are fighting against us as we age, especially when it comes to weight. Luckily, there are smart people working hard to pinpoint exactly what strategies ...

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 ...

A recent study reported that skipping meals, and specifically eating only one large meal a day, increases the risk of heart disease, and it is associated with a higher probability of death from all ...

Is fasting the best thing for your brain, or should it be avoided at all costs? Recent years have witnessed a tremendous uptick in people talking about the life-changing value of fasting for weight ...