Cyanide is a poison. Rattlesnake venom is a poison. Certain household products can be a poison. But coconut oil? One professor seems to think so, colliding head-on with consumers who believe it's good ...

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) supplementation may improve certain lipid parameters, especially triglycerides (TG) and HDL ...

Research on whether coconut oil is healthy has been quite controversial. Initially, coconut oil was thought to be a ...

Before applying your coconut oil, start with the visual inspection, in which, if you see a transparent appearance when in liquid form and a white, solid consistency at room temperature, then it is ...

Coconut oil can improve overall brain health. Here is why you need it and how to consume it for its health benefits.

Coconut oil's champions say it works as a treatment against everything from Alzheimer’s disease to thyroid issues. But a German epidemiologist is shaking up coconut oil lovers in a recent YouTube ...

Coconut oil, a long-standing Indian home remedy, shows promise for cold and cough relief. Studies suggest its lauric acid content offers antiviral and anti-inflammatory benefits, potentially aiding ...

Like just about anything, picking the right lubricant is a personal choice that looks different for everyone. Considering how many options there really are—between water-based, silicone, and oil-based ...

Coconut oil, for example, is a popular food ingredient that also gets high marks for being a great skin moisturizer and more. But is it safe to use during pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about ...

Coconut oil has earned and lost its reputation as a so-called superfood in recent years. That's rightly so, according to a Harvard professor who has labeled it "pure poison." Karin Michels, professor ...