Tropical oils: balancing health benefits with risks—a comprehensive review sheds light on coconut and palm oil's impact on nutrition, disease prevention, and long-term health concerns.

The coconut palm (cocos nucifera) is a universal symbol of the tropics. It’s classified as a grass, not a tree, by some botanists. The coconut is actually a fruit and seed all in one.

Homeowners are transforming their backyards by creating a summer oasis reminiscent of South Florida or the Caribbean.

Every year, World Coconut Day is observed on September 4 to raise awareness about the importance of coconut and encourage sustainable farming practices. Since 2009, it has been celebrated by some ...

but otherwise indistinguishable from its coconut cousin. Oil palm is often associated with orangutans and other tropical species, because the role of plantations in destroying forest habitat is ...

Travellers are raving about an incredible tropical orchard lined with hundreds of coconut trees. The stunning palm field is on a quiet road leading to the luxury Thala Beach Nature Reserve ...