Navratri 2026 celebrates nine sacred nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

Scientists found that prolonged fasting triggers major changes throughout the body, but many of the most interesting effects only appeared after about three days without food. The results suggest ...

Navratri 2026 is a time for worshipping Goddess Durga, observing traditional rituals and celebrating the victory of good over evil.

The air is almost filled with the breath of festivities, as it all begins with Navratri and worshiping the 9 avatars of ...

Know what to eat, what to avoid, whether tea, fruits, sabudana and potato are allowed and when to break the fast.

If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the past few years, you’ve probably come across these two words: intermittent fasting. From celebrities to fitness ...

Fasting fewer than 8 hours or more than 12 hours before a routine blood test did not significantly impact the results, new ...

Intermittent fasting and keto can both help you lose weight and manage blood sugar. However, the most effective diet will be different for each individual person.

Anyone who has kept the nine-day vrat knows the pattern. Day one feels special, day four feels repetitive, and by day seven ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say there’s no compelling evidence of a “best” diet for weight loss. Anchiy/Getty Images Intermittent fasting resulted in similar weight loss as traditional calorie ...

If you’ve tried every diet under the sun and still can’t seem to lose weight—especially around your midsection—we have some good news. A new UC San Diego study suggests that the secret isn’t ...

Consuming food or drink can change the results of some bloodwork, but it won't disrupt most routine tests, a study finds.