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

The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, ...

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

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

Intermittent fasting is popular among women, but experts warn that common mistakes can reduce its benefits and affect energy, ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Both calorie deficit and intermittent fasting can promote weight loss, ...

Time-restricted eating without a change in how much you eat doesn't seem to do anything for your metabolic health.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a structured eating approach that focuses on the timing of when you eat. Research suggests that ...

In E. B White's beloved novel Charlotte's Web, an old sheep advises the gluttonous rat Templeton that he would live longer if he ate less. “Who wants to live forever?” Templeton sneers. “I get untold ...

Real-world data suggest 5:2 intermittent fasting may offer modest cardiovascular benefits over calorie restriction in adults ...

Intermittent fasting has been sold as a metabolic shortcut, but a new German study suggests the clock alone won’t save us. When people ate within strict time windows but didn’t cut calories, there ...

Every New Year, many people create resolutions for what they hope to accomplish in the coming 12 months. For some, it is “Dry January"; for others, it is a decision to lose weight. The federal Centers ...