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 ...

The human body can survive without food for some time before starvation risks causing significant harm to the body. In fact, when done properly and under medical supervision, fasting is thought to ...

On the other hand, the risks are well documented. Hypoglycaemia, dehydration, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, and low blood ...

Lately, social media has been filled with suggestions of water-only fasting diets, but experts say people should be wary of jumping into them blindly due to potential negative impacts. As the name ...

Despite its benefits, intermittent fasting carries potential risks for diabetics. When not done correctly, intermittent ...

Prolonged fasting has long been recognized as a powerful, proven way to support cellular health, improve metabolism, and promote longevity. But for most people, committing to a full 36-hour fast is ...

Isocaloric intermittent fasting failed to improve metabolic health in women, highlighting that calorie reduction, not eating ...

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 ...