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Are you meant to fast when ill? The medical and religious verdict

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the old adage 'starve a fever, feed a cold' does not hold up to modern medical guidelines. This brings up the key question: Are you meant to fast when ill? For many, the decision involves balancing health needs with deeply held spiritual or religious practices, particularly during periods like Ramadan.