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Type 2 diabetes: Intermittent fasting may raise risk

New research suggests that intermittent fasting may raise insulin levels, damage pancreatic cells, and increase the amount of abdominal fat. The so-called intermittent fasting diet has been gaining more and more traction among people who want to lose weight quickly. This popular diet consists of “fast” days, where one drastically restricts their calorie intake — to a...

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Intermittent fasting may have ‘profound health benefits’

Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity among people looking to shed extra kilograms and maintain a healthy weight. Researchers argue that this type of diet may also slow down aging and disease. Intermittent fasting can help with weight management, but might it also bring other health benefits? In intermittent fasting, what essentially takes place in...