Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

From the Christian Lent to the Islamic Ramadan, fasting serves not only as a spiritual purification but also, as a growing body of scientific research suggests, a boon to physical and mental health.

The notion behind intermittent fasting is simple: eat less for a time, improve your metabolism. The reality is more complex, ...

Here’s a question from one of our Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation colleagues: One of my friends recently told me they had been fasting for four days, water only, and had read about the many ...

There are a multitude of advantages associated with praying on the Night of Power. It is considered that prayers offered on this night have a greater chance of being heard and that the kindness and ...

Few things get intermittent fasting fans fired up more than debating the “best” schedule. Some people swear it’s better to ...

Intermittent fasting isn’t simply starving yourself – it’s a structured approach to timing your meals that can trigger specific biological processes. Research shows that when done correctly, it’s ...

EDITORIAL: Just as European Christians prayed the Rosary and fasted to be freed from the repressive Ottoman Empire, we need to employ the same strategy for peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.

A Fellow of the College of West African Surgeons (FCWAS), Dr. Ahmed Omilana, has brought forth fresh insights and a novel theoretical perspective to the science and efficacy of Ramadan fasting, a ...

Researchers identified a signaling pathway in mice that boosts intestinal stem cells' regeneration abilities after fasting. When cancerous mutations occurred during this regenerative period, mice were ...

With the ongoing festive season, we see many people fasting. Fasting has different significance in various cultures. For instance, in Hinduism, fasting or upavas is not just abstaining from food but a ...