Does fasting guarantee weight loss? Is longer fasting always healthier? Can it detox the body or cure disease? In this episode of our fact-check series, a doctor busts common fasting myths ...

Experts explain why intermittent fasting may not be worth the hype - Research suggests intermittent fasting is unlikely to ...

Trying to tease out whether fasting is simply a form of calorie restriction is very complicated, according to experts. But "in the absence of calorie restriction, and independent of diet composition, ...

Share on Pinterest Short-term fasting is unlikely to have a significant impact on mental sharpness, according to new research. Johner Images/Getty Images Researchers report that intermittent fasting ...

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 ...

An investigation into the effects of intermittent fasting found the benefits to be age-dependent. Intermittent fasting (IF) has become increasingly popular over the last decade, but whether or not the ...