"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We don't know who needs to hear this, but there's more to intermittent fasting than losing weight. In ...

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

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — As a bariatric surgeon, I talk with patients every day about weight loss and improving their overall health. One topic that comes up more and more is ...

Changes to fasting policies prior to surgery could impact the length at which patients need to fast, as well as improve patient well-being. Liberal fasting policies allowing patients to drink clear ...

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is an obligatory practice for healthy adult Muslims. Ramadan diurnal intermittent fasting (RDIF) is regarded as a unique form of intermittent fasting involving ...

We interviewed a physician who provides guidance for patients with diabetes who wish to fast for religious or non-religious reasons. Fasting has been an integral part of religious practices for ...

Ash Wednesday, in the Christian church, is the beginning of the Lenten season leading up to Easter Sunday. It also happens to fall on Valentine’s Day this year, the first time that has happened since ...