Can intermittent fasting double your risk of a heart attack? New study says yes

Sep 2, 2025 | 17:57 IST

A US study links eating in an eight-hour window to cardiac issues. Indian doctors warn the diet fad, though useful for weight loss, can cause dangerous sugar swings, arrhythmias, and hidden cardiovascular strain

For more than a decade, intermittent fasting (IF) has been celebrated as the ultimate lifestyle and wellness hack. Celebrities swear by the “16:8 routine”, wellness gurus market it as a path to sharper minds and slimmer bodies, and even doctors have acknowledged its short-term benefits for blood sugar and weight control.

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Can intermittent fasting double your risk of a heart attack? New study says yes

A US study links eating in an eight-hour window to cardiac issues. Indian doctors warn the diet fad, though useful for weight loss, can cause dangerous sugar swings, arrhythmias, and hidden cardiovascular strain

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Can intermittent fasting double your risk of a heart attack? New study says yes

A US study links eating in an eight-hour window to cardiac issues. Indian doctors warn the diet fad, though useful for weight loss, can cause dangerous sugar swings, arrhythmias, and hidden cardiovascular strain

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