Coconut oil has been marketed as a miraculous superfood that can improve heart health, boost metabolism, and provide countless other benefits, but the scientific evidence tells a dramatically ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We hear a lot about “heart-healthy” diets, but the guidance seems to always change. It’s confusing to me. What foods are important, and what should we avoid? ANSWER: One of the most ...

Coconut oil is about 90% saturated fat, throwing a wrench in its purported health food status. But if you look at the nutritional content of coconut oil, you might get confused about its reputation as ...

You know that sinking feeling when you're standing in the grocery store aisle, staring at rows and rows of cooking oils, ...

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

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...

Walking down the cooking oil aisle at the grocery store can feel a bit like navigating a chemistry lab. With so many options promising everything from heart health to glowing skin, it’s easy to get ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We hear a lot about " heart-healthy" diets, but the guidance seems to always change. It's confusing to me. What foods are important, and what should we avoid? ANSWER: One of the most ...