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I wonder if any studies have looked at if Muslims who participate in Ramadan receive any measurable health benefits.

Even if Ramadan is only one month of the year, that could still potentially show some benefits if there are any over a whole life time.

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The Muslim way of fasting is likely not healthy (or at least not optimally healthy). Food intake should fit the body's circadian rhythm: eat during light hours, fast when it's dark. This is pretty well established.

For perspective’s sake, keep in mind that this practice was established in the desert circa ~600AD and many communities were already much more active during later evening and earlier morning hours. So not exactly the same lifestyle as the modern American person.

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