July 13, 2026
ByLeslie Goldman, MPH,
Health Writer
- Reviewed byChika V. Anekwe, MD, MPH,
Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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Intermittent fasting, a dietary pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting, has become a popular weight-loss approach. A 2026 scientific analysis suggests it may not work as well for weight loss as some people have thought
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Leslie Goldman, MPH,
Health Writer
Leslie Goldman is a Chicago-based journalist specializing in women’s health. Her writing regularly appears in Prevention, AARP, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, and more.
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Chika V. Anekwe, MD, MPH,
Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Chika V. Anekwe is board-certified in general preventive medicine and public health as well as obesity medicine. She is also certified by the National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Dr. Anekwe is an instructor at …
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