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Christians are in the season of Lent. Muslims in the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting is a part of both faiths' observances. Other religions include periods of fasting as well. What accounts for fasting ...

A major new review suggests intermittent fasting may not be the weight-loss shortcut you think it is.

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Does Ramadan fasting come with medical benefits? How does it compare to intermittent fasting and what happens in the body during 12–16+ hours without food? How can athletes fast safely? Are there ...

Dr. Sherif Hassan is a professor of internal medicine at the UC Riverside. The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from ...