The human body can survive without food for some time before starvation risks causing significant harm to the body. In fact, when done properly and under medical supervision, fasting is thought to ...

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

When it comes to losing weight, there are no shortage of unproven recommendations to choose from: fad diets like the carnivore diet or GOLO diet; juice cleanses and vitamin injections; plus a host of ...

Intermittent fasting isn’t simply starving yourself – it’s a structured approach to timing your meals that can trigger specific biological processes. Research shows that when done correctly, it’s ...

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 ...

From the Christian Lent to the Islamic Ramadan, fasting serves not only as a spiritual purification but also, as a growing body of scientific research suggests, a boon to physical and mental health.

Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

Lipids are one of the main components of the human body that have multiple physiological functions, including cellular signaling and energy storage. Lipidomics analyses are performed to study lipid ...

Understanding Fasting in Hinduism In the context of Hinduism, fasting, known as Vrat and Upvas, transcends mere food ...

A Fellow of the College of West African Surgeons (FCWAS), Dr. Ahmed Omilana, has brought forth fresh insights and a novel theoretical perspective to the science and efficacy of Ramadan fasting, a ...