A Harvard professor just busted the myth that coconut oil is good for you, calling it 'pure poison'

After the American Heart Association has advised people to avoid coconut oil, a Harvard professor has confirmed worries and made some controversial comments concerning coconut oil in a lecture on YouTube — she described coconut oil as "pure poison" and "one of the worst foods you can eat".

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A Harvard professor just busted the myth that coconut oil is good for you, calling it 'pure poison' After the American Heart Association has advised people to avoid coconut oil, a Harvard professor has confirmed worries and made some controversial comments concerning coconut oil in a lecture on YouTube — she described coconut oil as "pure poison" and "one of the worst foods you can eat". Read More »

I visited Singapore, the outlandishly wealthy setting of 'Crazy Rich Asians,' and I was surprised by how much fun you can have even without billions I visited Singapore, the setting of 'Crazy Rich Asians,' expecting it to be wildly expensive. But I found that the city was full of cheap, delicious food, efficient public transportation, top-notch museums, a budding nightlife scene, and beautiful parks. Read More »

It looks like 'Y2K all over again' for stocks as evidence of an imminent crash continues to pile up BI PRIME: The market is facing a growing number of alarming comparisons between the dot-com era and current conditions. The most recent observation relates to the uninspiring recovery by US stocks since their correction earlier this year. Read More »

A Frontier Airlines pilot has been suspended after being accused of threatening a transgender teen Frontier Airlines has suspended one of its pilots for allegedly threatening a 12-year-old transgender with physical harm on Facebook. Threats made against the student forced her school in Oklahoma to shut down for two days last week. Read More »

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JK Rowling trolled President Donald Trump by rewriting his latest Twitter rant — and people loved it The "Harry Potter" author took to Twitter to mock the president's claim that the New York Times is "fake news." Fans think it might be her most savage takedown yet. Read More »

These are the best and worst drinks to order when you're on an airplane Flight attendants from several airlines share what they believe are the best drinks to get on a flight. Alcoholic drinks aren't cheap, so these picks are the best bang for your buck. Read More »

How a top-secret Navy mission found the wreckage of the Titanic — and kept it secret for years The US Navy wanted help finding two submarines it lost in the 1960s, and during the search, crews stumbled across the long-lost wreckage of the Titanic. But the Navy kept its role under wraps for two decades. Read More »

Microsoft uncovers new Russian hacking attempts targeting Republicans ahead of midterm elections Microsoft found new Russian hacking attempts targeting US political groups ahead of the midterm elections. A hacking group tied to the Russian government created fake internet domains that appeared to spoof two American conservative organizations. Read More »

An Irish clothing chain is suddenly the fastest-growing retailer in America. Here's everything you need to know about it. Primark, a low-cost, European apparel chain, was recently ranked the fastest-growing retailer in the United States. Its US sales were up 103% year-over-year, and it is rolling out even more stores. Read More »

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