Here’s a question from one of our Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation colleagues: One of my friends recently told me they had been fasting for four days, water only, and had read about the many ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined the dynamics of fasting-induced ketosis. Long-term fasting is a potent non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic disease ...

Intermittent fasting is one of those hailed forms of fasting that comes with the promise of a slew of health benefits. To ...

A recent review provides an in-depth synthesis of the existing literature on long-term fasting (≥48 hours) and its effects on inflammatory biomarkers, including C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor ...

Fasting has been a practice in various cultures and religions for centuries, but it has gained modern popularity with its promise of profound health benefits Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / ...

Intermittent fasting can have health benefits, but does being hungry affect our cognitive abilities? Here’s what all the ...

Consistent fasting may lead to weight loss over time. However, fasting can lead to nutritional deficiencies and low energy intake, negatively affecting health in the long term. While some people may ...

Does fasting boost testosterone, or is that just another internet myth? The short answer: It’s complicated. While fasting has certain benefits like blood sugar control and weight loss, the idea that ...

Researchers report that intermittent fasting of less than 24 hours does not appear to diminish a person’s mental performance ...