Mouse fasting concept illustration (IMAGE) University of Southern California Caption Regular cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet improved health and lifespans in mice that otherwise ate a high-fat diet (illustration by Jonathan Haase/University of Southern California) Credit Jonathan Haase/University of Southern California Usage Restrictions Use with credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.