Kelly Carroll

Kelly Carroll

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Kelly is a freelance science and health writer based in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Louisville and has experience in biomedical research and post-secondary science education.

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8-hour intermittent fasting tied to 90% higher risk of cardiovascular death, early data hint

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A study followed participants for about eight years and found an increased risk of death in those who practiced intermittent fasting. But more data is needed.