Extended water fasting is trending, but experts warn it may be a risky path with dangerous health consequences.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to join a 40-day prayer and fasting to address the hardship facing the country and to seek divine intervention for relief and prosperity.

Most health experts recommend gradually reintroducing food after a water fast to avoid shocking your digestive system. Sam, who has tried it a couple of times, shared that she can eat “anything” in ...

After 25 days without food or water, he had lost weight to the point ... report of such a deadly attempt to imitate Christ's 40-day fast in the desert as described in the Gospel of Matthew.

Research shows that drinking adequate water reduces hunger symptoms by 30%. Additionally, staying busy during fasting periods and ensuring quality sleep helps manage energy levels and reduce ...

But some advocates of the practice take this to the extreme, consuming nothing but water for weeks on end. Proponents, who fast for 30 or more days at a time, say the practice helps the body heal ...