Michael Wilkinson

cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at UC San Diego

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People who are at high risk of diabetes and heart disease could drop weight and lower their blood sugar and cholesterol if they intermittently fast, new research shows.

Intermittent fasting could have health benefits for adults, research shows

People who are at high risk of diabetes and heart disease could drop weight and lower their blood sugar and cholesterol if they intermittently fast, new research shows.

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