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Intermittent Fasting Leads to Greater Weight Loss Than Calorie Counting, New Study Finds
Overweight and obese adults who followed a 4:3 intermittent fasting plan dropped more pounds in one year than those who counted calories.
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As a bariatric surgeon, I talk with patients every day about weight loss and improving their overall health. One topic that comes up more and more is intermittent fasting. You’ve probably heard about it from a friend, seen it on social media or read about celebrities who swear by it.
But what is it, really? Does it work? And most importantly, is it safe? Let’s cut through the ...
- Jeffrey J Kraft, MD, Board Certified Bariatric Surgeon HealthDay Reporter
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- August 12, 2025
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Want to drop some pounds? Drop the ultra-processed foods, a new study says.
People lost twice as much weight on a diet with minimally processed foods compared to one with ultra-processed products, even though both diets were nutritionally matched, researchers reported Aug. 4 in the journal Nature Medicine.
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- Dennis Thompson
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- August 5, 2025
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound are so effective it might seem that a person can lose weight without doing anything at all.
But that’s a false notion, experts say. Losing weight properly and keeping it off will require lifestyle changes that extend beyond a weekly GLP-1 inj...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- July 16, 2025
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Weighted vests have been touted as a potential means of warding off osteoporosis while losing weight.
The idea is that the extra weight will promote new bone growth even as people are walking or jogging to lose weight.
But this idea isn’t backed up by results, a new clinical tr...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- June 24, 2025
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Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? A new study suggests that a natural solution might be found right in your fridge: fruits and veggies.
Researchers from the University of Chicago and Columbia University found that eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains during the day may lead to better sleep that same night.
“Dietary modifications could be a new, natural a...
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- I. Edwards
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- June 15, 2025
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Counting calories isn’t simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says.
People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in
Fasting every other day can prompt more weight loss than simply cutting calories, a new clinical trial shows.
People who undertook 4:3 intermittent fasting lost just under 8% of their body weight within a year, compared to a 5% loss among people who cut their daily calories by about a third, researchers reported March 31 in the
A blood test can help people with irritable bowel syndrome cut out specific trigger foods most likely to worsen their condition, a new study suggests.
About 60% of IBS patients who followed a diet guided by the results of the blood test wound up suffering less stomach pain, research...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- February 19, 2025
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Set, hut! Super Bowl Sunday is almost here. But it's not just about big plays and bad calls, it's also a sodium tsunami.
On average, foods advertised during NFL games contain 40% of the daily recommended sodium intake, researchers reported recently in JAMA Network Open.
“We proved what ...
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- India Edwards
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- February 6, 2025
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“Yo-yo” dieting -- repeatedly losing and gaining weight -- can significantly increase risk of kidney disease among people with type 1 diabetes, a new study warns.
Diabetics with greater weight fluctuations experienced a 40% decline in their kidneys’ ability to filter toxins from th...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- February 5, 2025
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It's easy these days to see how many calories a cheeseburger will set you back, or how many added sugars are in a jar of pasta sauce.
But nutrition labels haven't been as helpful at helping people cut calories as might have been hoped, according to a new evidence review published ...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- January 23, 2025
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The Mediterranean diet is renown for its ability to improve heart health and help folks lose weight.
Now a new rat study says this eating pattern also might provide folks a boost in brain power.
Lab rats fed a Mediterranean diet developed changes in gut bacteria that researchers linked...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- January 8, 2025
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A new diet is on the New Year’s resolution list for nearly half of U.S. adults, according to a new survey from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
However, many plan to pick up diets with dicey track records, survey results show.
About 46% of adults said they plan to start a new diet in 2025, the survey found.
When asked which diets they plan to try, resul...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- January 6, 2025
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Folks who switch to artificial sweeteners in drinks and food may be drawn to other types of unhealthy fare -- bringing down the quality of their overall diet, new research suggests.
The study, published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, tracked the diets of almost 164,000 people ...
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- Ernie Mundell
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- December 18, 2024
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In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to clear up.
"These findings represent an opportunity to control a skin disease that affects most teenagers and many adults at some point in their lifetimes, causing distress, embarrassment, anxiety and low self-confidence among sufferers, robbing them of ...
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- Ernie Mundell
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- May 15, 2024
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A competitive game with a potential cash reward appeared to help overweight British men lose weight, researchers report.
The incentive was winning the "Game of Stones" -- a stone is a British measurement of body weight equal to 14 pounds -- and pocketing the equivalent of just over $500 in American dollars if the man achieved weight-loss goals.
Weight loss was more successful among ...
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- Ernie Mundell
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- May 15, 2024
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The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows.
In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating symptoms of the gastrointestinal disease. One diet was low in "FODMAPs,"a group of sugars and carbohydrates found in dairy, wheat and certain fruits and vegetables, wh...
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- Robin Foster
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- April 19, 2024
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Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic ("keto") diet, a small pilot study finds.
While no one is saying the diet should replace standard medications, the researchers believe it could provide additional help for some.
"It's very promising and very encouraging that you can take back control of your illness ...
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- Ernie Mundell
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- April 2, 2024
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Many swear that trendy fasting diets are keeping them slimmer and healthier.
They may now have some science to back that up.
British researchers at the University of Cambridge believe they've uncovered the processes that cause fasting to lower bodily inflammation.
Long hours without eating appears to trigger a rise in a blood chemical called arachidonic acid, which has anti-in...
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- Ernie Mundell
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- January 31, 2024
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It's not easy to lose weight, especially when facing a world filled with the temptation of tasty treats and rich, delicious meals.
But being kind to yourself can make the difference when it comes to sticking to a diet, a new study reports.
Dieters who practice self-compassion -- showing themselves the same care and kindness they'd show loved ones -- are better able to get past an ov...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- January 29, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of additional dangers linked to several wildly popular weight-loss drugs.
In a quarterly report...
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- Robin Foster
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- January 4, 2024
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THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks.
But before diving into decadent eating, consider trying to make healthy food choices during the festivities, one expert suggests.
"The holidays are a time for celebration and social gath...
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- Robin Foster
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- November 23, 2023
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It's common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal.
Kicking off Thanksgiving Day by participating in a community event like a Turkey Trot can help prepare you for the feast to come,
Time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that people who only ate between noon and 8 p.m. each day lost more weight than those who reduced their calories by 25%. Both groups, however, had similar reductions in long-term blood sugar levels based on a test of hemoglobin A1C. The...
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- Steven Reinberg
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- October 30, 2023
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Fighting climate change could come down to choosing chicken for your burrito or using soy milk for coffee creamer, a new study suggests.
Making simple substitutions to an everyday diet can reduce the average American's food-based carbon footprint by more than 35%, according to an article published online Oct. 26 in the journal
Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the prevention of heart disease and diabetes.
Now, new research from Spain shows this way of eating, when combined with regular exercise and fewer calories, can slash dangerous belly fat in older folks while he...
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- Denise Mann
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- October 24, 2023
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When it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.
Now, initial results of a small, ongoing study suggests that weight loss through either intermittent fasting or a calorie-restricted diet can improve that diversity.
After tracking calorie-control dieters and intermittent fasters for thr...
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- Alan Mozes
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- August 22, 2023
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Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus.
But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other health benefits fade fast, according to a
A trendy form of intermittent fasting does seem to help people lose some weight -- though it may be no better than old-fashioned calorie counting, a new clinical trial suggests.
Researchers found that the tactic -- called time-restricted eating -- helped people with obesity drop around 8 pounds, on average, over one year. That was right on par with a second study group who went the tradit...
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- Amy Norton
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- June 27, 2023
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its laundry list of potential health benefits -- from weight loss to longevity.
Now, new research suggests that it may beat low-calorie diets when it comes to preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk people.
Folks who only ate between 8 a.m. and noon for three days a week and ate normally for the other four days showed greater improvements ...
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- Denise Mann
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- April 10, 2023
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People at risk of heart disease could extend their lives by going Mediterranean or low-fat, according to a new analysis of popular diets.
In the world of nutrition and disease, dietary fat is an often confusing subject. And in general, experts say, recent years have seen a move away from prescribing a strict amount of dietary fat, and more focus on the source of that fat: Is it from heal...
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- Amy Norton
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- April 3, 2023
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When it comes to weight loss, what seems to matter most is how often and how much you eat, rather than when you eat.
That's the conclusion of a new study that focused on the eating habits of about 550 adults.
For six months, all were asked to use a phone app to report both the timing and size of all their meals.
"What we found is that, on average, the more meals people ate t...
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- Alan Mozes
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- January 18, 2023
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A common eating plan with a catchy acronym -- the DASH diet -- is designed to help you lower your blood pressure, but exactly what can you eat while on it?
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet has been around for almost 25 years and it's still one of the top diets recommended for overall good health and heart disease prevention.
One recent study of the DASH diet...
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- Cara Murez
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- January 16, 2023
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So, after a month of holiday eating, your pants are too tight and you're desperate to lose the extra weight as quickly as possible, but how much can you lose in a month?
Experts say there is no speedy way to shed pounds.
How long does it take to lose weight? According to the
When it comes to losing weight, certain foods have a reputation for being all-stars, providing for a body's nutritional needs while helping keep a person fuller for longer.
"You're looking at plant foods,"said Connie Diekman, a nationally known food and nutrition consultant and former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Die...
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- Cara Murez
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- January 9, 2023
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Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions -- possibly to give yourself an excuse for some New Year's Eve overindulgence.
"I'm going to cram it all in tonight, so tomorrow I start afresh," jokes registered dietitian Connie Diekman, a nationally known food and nutrition consultant.
But those waking up ble...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- January 3, 2023
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Money may not buy happiness, but it might give low-income obese people an extra incentive to lose weight, a new study suggests.
The study, of people from urban neighborhoods, found that cash rewards encouraged participants to shed some extra pounds, versus a weight-loss program with no financial bonuses.
And the effects were similar whether people were rewarded for reaching the...
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- Amy Norton
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- December 5, 2022
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People trying to adopt a healthier diet probably aren't the best judges of how well they're actually eating, a new study discovers.
Only about 1 in 4 people could accurately estimate how healthy...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- October 31, 2022
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Intermittent fasting has taken off as a way to lose weight without having to limit types of a food a person eats.
But there was little research on how eating only during a few hours of the day and then only drinking water might affect female reproductive hormones.
A new study shows that while hormon...
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- Cara Murez
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- October 31, 2022
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Your fondness for midnight snacks has caused you to pack on the pounds over the years, and now researchers have a better understanding of why.
While late-night eating has long been linked with an increased risk for obesity, researchers weren't sure exactly how it caused weight gain until now.
"When meals are delayed by four hours and everything else stays the same, you burn fewer ca...
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- Denise Mann
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- October 6, 2022
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"Time-restricted" eating is a popular way to lose weight, and a new study suggests it can offer shift-workers a way to eat more healthfully.
Time-restricted eating is a form of intermittent fasting, where people limit themselves to eating within...
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- Amy Norton
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- October 5, 2022
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Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis, but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weight benefited their knees in two ways...
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- Amy Norton
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- September 23, 2022
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Dieters who believe that eating a big breakfast followed by a small dinner is the surest way to lose weight will likely be very disappointed by the findings of a new, small study.
What did the researchers discover? Eating the largest meal early in the day is unlikely to make any difference.
"The notion of timing of eating to influence health has been around for a long time,"said stu...
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- Alan Mozes
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- September 9, 2022
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"You can't run from the fork."
It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.
But is that true for everyone?
New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant" people who need to work out and watch what they eat if they want to shed pounds.
In fact, these folks should ...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- August 22, 2022
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Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found.
People with diabetes who restricted their eating to within a daily 10-hour window wound up with blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when they ate whenever they pleased, the researchers reported.
These patients also experien...
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- Dennis Thompson
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- July 26, 2022
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A fasting diet might be the ticket to avoiding a COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Utah found that people who had practiced water-only intermittent fasting for decades were less likely to experience severe complications as a result of a COVID infection.
"Intermittent fasting has already been shown to lower inflammation and i...
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- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
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- July 12, 2022
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"Time-restricted" eating has become a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new clinical trial finds no benefits in adding it to old-fashioned calorie-cutting.
Time-restricted eating is a form of intermittent fasting, in which people limit themselves to eating within a certai...
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- Amy Norton
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- April 21, 2022
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It takes a lot of will to successfully lose weight, but a new research review suggests that "motivational" conversations with a health provider may make little difference.
The review looked at studies that tested the effects of