New study suggests intermittent fasting may not deliver promised health benefits beyond weight loss, challenging beliefs about time-restricted eating.

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. A large network meta-analysis shows that when people eat may matter as much as what they eat, ...

A broad term for eating patterns that cycle between fasting and eating. This can include fasting for whole days or limiting to just a few hours. Trials of TRE with eating windows of four to six hours ...

Researchers reveal that time-restricted eating may not improve metabolism or heart health unless overall calories are reduced — raising new questions about fasting trends in 2026.

Is limiting your food intake to certain hours or days the golden ticket to weight loss and longevity some say it is? Here, experts debunk intermittent fasting myths and some surprising benefits of the ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Intermittent fasting might benefit women over 50 by ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists found that intermittent fasting earlier in the day helped reduce fat amounts more. Kirstin Mckee/Stocksy Intermittent fasting has gained popularity over the last few ...

Time restricted eating is often promoted as a simple way to improve blood sugars and metabolism, even without thinking too much about calories. A new controlled trial suggests the story is less ...

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A popular diet trend may have its origins in the Bible. Intermittent fasting, a pattern of eating based on time limits, is intended to assist with weight loss and other health benefits, according to ...

Often in our attempts to battle weight and obesity, a system of calorie restriction is imposed. While many of these attempts result in short term weight loss, the effects are not sustainable in the ...