Intermittent fasting, which involves eating during a six-to-eight-hour window and fasting for the remaining 16 to 18 hours, has increased in popularity over the past 10 years. Studies have suggested that diet can help with weight loss, decrease the risk of diseases like cancer, lower blood pressure and boost energy.

A new study from Westlake University in Zhejiang, China, found that intermittent fasting could significantly reduce hair growth in humans. The intermittent fasting method involves a shortened ...