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MIT Study Finds Benefits and Possible Cancer Risks in Breaking a Fast

‘Fasting is very healthy,’ says a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but there may be potential cancer risk.
MIT Study Finds Benefits and Possible Cancer Risks in Breaking a Fast
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Cara Michelle Miller
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Fasting has become popular for its numerous health benefits, such as improving gut health, delaying age-related diseases, and extending lifespan.

However, a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on mice showed both the benefits and risks of fasting: while fasting improved cell regeneration, eating after a fast may increase the risks of developing cancer, depending on what is consumed.

Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Prior to taking up writing, she taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union.