Could eating whey protein before meals help reduce blood sugar spikes?
From full-fat milk to probiotic yogurt and whey protein, researchers examine whether what we consume, how it is…
How many Israeli Jews fast, participate in prayers on Yom Kippur?
Three-quarters (74%) of all Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur while over half (57%) participate in the day’s…
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy could ease Yom Kippur fast experience
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could make fasting feel easier for some people by reducing hunger…
CGM reveals glucose patterns linked to cardiometabolic risk in adults without diabetes
Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are the clinical gold standards for screening for blood sugar…
Exercise usually helps the brain. During a 15-day fast, the story was different
A closely monitored 15-day fast reveals how attention, learning, mood, and exercise interact as the body adapts to…
Women with type 2 diabetes saw striking changes after 24 weeks of this eating pattern
Combining a culturally familiar lacto-vegetarian diet with a flexible 14-hour fast helped women lower HbA1c, improve insulin sensitivity,…
Women Who Stopped Eating Four Hours Before Bed Did Better on Brain Tests, and Late-Night Snacks Could Be the Reason
Breakfast usually takes the blame when people discuss fasting. Eat it, skip it, delay it or replace it…
Study tests chronotype’s liver link and finds no significant association
A small Italian study tested whether an individual’s preferred daily schedule aligns with hidden liver changes, but found…
What to eat after fasting? Raipur-based oncologist Dr Jayesh Sharma explains
Fasting has evolved into a healthcare trend from being something that was typically associated with religious practices. With…
Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes
An eight-week randomized trial found that lactoferrin-fortified yogurt helped maintain ferritin levels without causing iron overload, while modestly…
USC study links modified Mediterranean diet to longer lifespan
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs,…
Elite athletes with higher vitamin D show healthier lipid profiles
In a large cohort of professional male athletes, higher vitamin D status tracked with lower atherogenic lipid markers,…