Health benefits of coconut oil may include improved skin texture and oral health. It may also aid in weight loss, but evidence is limited. Recent research has found that supplementing with MCT oil may ...

Coconut oil is having a moment. It's used as everything from a topical cream to fight eczema to a damaged hair repair product. But is it a good fat choice for people who want to lower their ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. annick vanderschelden photography / Getty Images While many recipes call for olive oil or vegetable oil, coconut oil is a ...

Hannah Harper is a wellness editor for Health. Previously, she was an associate editor, assistant editor, and editorial assistant for Health. She covers topics on nutrition, women's health, and more.

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, ...