Pain is essential to survival: It signals injury and modifies an animal’s behavior to promote healing, dying down once the danger passes. But sometimes, this biological alarm fails to switch off, ...

When calorie intake is reduced, the body activates a fascinating process known as autophagy, a self-healing mechanism that recycles damaged or sick cells. This process has garnered attention for its ...

Does fasting guarantee weight loss? Is longer fasting always healthier? Can fasting detox the body or cure lifestyle diseases? An internal medicine expert busts common fasting myths many Indians still ...