The diet has been linked to weight loss, longer life span and even a lower risk of cancer — in mice. What about humans?

Dr. Pompa simplifies the complex biological mechanisms activated by fasting that lead to its health benefits. During fasting, the body transitions into autophagy, or what Dr. Pompa refers to as the ...

Intermittent fasting is a popular diet trend that many celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Mark Wahlberg practice. But research published in the journal Proceedings ...

A new study links intermittent fasting to a higher risk of early death instead of longevity. Some experts are skeptical, citing major limitations with the study like other lifestyle variables. It's ...

Could adopting a fasting-like diet help slow down aging? That’s the claim of researchers from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology in Los Angeles, who led a study on the benefits of a ...

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular diets in recent years, partly due to its short-term weight loss benefits. But research has continued to show it carries a mixed bag of potential ...