In fact, prolonged fasting can be dangerous, especially for people already weakened by cancer or its treatments. While fasting can influence metabolism, immunity and some aspects of cell growth, there ...

In recent years, water fasting has become a notable health trend in the U.S. This type of fast, that involves refraining from consuming any food or drinks, other than water, was once largely imbedded ...

An ex-bodybuilding champion suffering from cancer has shunned chemotherapy in favour of a controversial £12,000 course of ‘water fasting’. Sarah Ford, 42, decided on the unproven treatment after ...

A weeklong water-only fast can shed kilos and boost mood, but also drives inflammation and greater muscle loss than fat, highlighting the need for caution and psychological readiness in extended ...