intermittent fasting

Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype

February 16, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / intermittent fasting

by Cochrane edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Intermittent fasting is unlikely to lead to greater weight loss in overweight or obese adults than traditional dietary advice or doing nothing, a new review appearing in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews finds. Obesity is a significant public health […]

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Q&A: Intermittent fasting’s link to gut bacteria could combat obesity

January 16, 2026 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / intermittent fasting, obesity

by Debra Melani, CU Anschutz Medical Campus edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: CU Anschutz Medical Campus Although she’s not an entomologist, Maggie Stanislawski, Ph.D., spends hours a day studying bugs. The assistant professor of biomedical informatics specializes in the gut microbiome, an environment swimming with

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Intermittent Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes: When to Recommend and When to Avoid This Eating Plan

July 30, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / intermittent fasting, type 2 diabetes

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity among individuals who want to lose weight. While this approach has shown promising results, it may not be the best eating plan for everyone. When discussing weight loss options with your patients, some may show interest in intermittent fasting. It’s important to note that individuals with type 2 diabetes should only

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Evidence behind intermittent fasting for weight loss fails to match hype

Q&A: Intermittent fasting’s link to gut bacteria could combat obesity

Intermittent Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes: When to Recommend and When to Avoid This Eating Plan

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