Intermittent fasting (IF) is an attractive strategy for many people, but it's not without risks. Before adopting it, it's helpful to know what adverse effects have been documented, who shouldn't practice it, and how to mitigate potential complications. This article will help you.

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In recent years, polygenic scores (PGS) have been touted as a revolutionary tool that will transform disease prevention. By combining the effects of multiple genetic variants, they promise to identify people at increased risk for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other life-threatening conditions.

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Obesity is a chronic and complex disease that is increasing alarmingly worldwide. The World Obesity Federation warns that, if we don't change course, by 2035 more than half of the world's population will be obese.