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

Studies show coconut oil offers no unique heart benefits. Dietary guidelines emphasise unsaturated oils (e.g., olive, rapeseed) for cardiovascular protection.

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

Coconut oil is an essential ingredient in many cuisines and a beloved beauty treatment for skin and hair, but it also has a ton of impressive health benefits. Thanks to its abundance of medium-chain ...

There’s little scientific evidence to support a link between coconut oil and preventing or treating Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also good to be aware of potential risks before trying coconut oil as a ...

Is coconut oil good for your hair? The lauric acid in coconut oil has been shown nourish one's hair as it penetrates the cuticle of the hair, scalp and becomes absorbed. In such a capacity, "it can be ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...