People have for many years been interested in the health benefits of fasting, and that interest has increasingly turned to prolonged fasting.

Prolonged fasting — abstaining from energy intake for four or more consecutive days — is used by some as a health intervention; however, the biological effects of this kind of fasting are not well ...

A rigorous three-month study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2020 found that participants lost only a small amount of weight, much of which may have come from muscle. Another study indicated ...

From wellness circles to religious observances, fasting is practiced by people from all walks of life and for a variety of reasons. In fact, a recent U.S. survey showed that 10% of Americans say they ...

In a popular 2023 Instagram reel, Dana White, the president of the UFC, said he’d recently done an 86-hour fast, and he ‘[felt] like a superhero.” Let’s note that 86 hours is more than three and a ...

Hybrid closed-loop systems were associated with improved glycemic control and safety during prolonged daytime fasting in type 1 diabetes.

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson, who made his 32nd start in The Masters this week, has been open about his commitment to health and wellness. The six-time major champion and three-time Masters ...