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 ...

Therapeutic fasting (250 calories/day) offers benefits from weight loss to mental clarity. A doctor explains how medical ...

In recent years, millions of Americans have embraced intermittent fasting for better health. Some even claim it sharpens the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read a recent headline that said people who fast intermittently have an increased risk of heart disease. Is there merit to this story? -- K.O.S. ANSWER: Intermittent fasting is an ...

A recent report found promising results associated with the impact of intermittent fasting on Type 2 diabetics. Here's what ...

Intermittent fasting is effective and safe for most adults seeking weight loss. Clinical trials and meta-analyses show that intermittent fasting can help people lose 3- to 8% of their starting weight ...

Short periods of fasting don’t seem to hamper thinking ability in healthy adults, according to a large new research review.

ATLANTA - If you're like most Americans, you are a grazer, eating up to 15 hours a day. But Emory Healthcare internist Dr. Sharon Bergquist says by shrinking that window, and increasing your fasting ...

Global wellness expert Dr. Eric Berg offers eight practical tips to bolster your body's defenses against cancer. These ...

Among the many different diets out there, fasting has become a popular trend for weight loss. While most people are familiar with intermittent fasting, “dry fasting” has also gained attention for its ...

As women, it often feels as though our hormones are fighting against us as we age, especially when it comes to weight. Luckily, there are smart people working hard to pinpoint exactly what strategies ...