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 ...

In a world obsessed with the latest wellness trends, an ancient practice is making waves in health-conscious circles. Water fasting — the deliberate abstention from all food and beverages except water ...

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 / ...

Water fasting is when you stop eating solid food and only drink water for a set time. Fasting might help with weight loss but it can have dangerous side effects without medical guidance. Drinking at ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Consuming nothing but water can cause significant weight loss but without sustained metabolic benefits. One ...

Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus. But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while ...

Health benefits of prolonged "water fasting" (zero calories) or Buchinger fasting (200–300 calories/day) don't last, according to authors of a review of eight studies. Five days of fasting lowered ...

In recent years, water fasting has become a notable health trend in the U.S. This type of fast, that involves refraining from consuming any food or drinks, other than water, was once largely imbedded ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Muslims with health conditions such as diabetes are exempt from the obligation to fast, but that doesn't stop many from wanting to join friends and family during Ramadan. During Ramadan, the ninth ...