Castor oil packs promise to relieve bloating and pain, and make skin glow. But is this messy DIY practice a real benefit?

Doctors weigh in on the pros and cons of navel pulling, an ancient practice that's going viral because of claims it helps with digestion, cramps and more.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, castor oil — which is pressed or extracted from castor beans — is approved for just one medicinal use: as a laxative. Here’s what castor ...

Castor oil has been a staple in home remedies for generations. Derived from the seeds of the castor plant, this versatile oil has been used to address a variety of health and beauty concerns.

“The internet is all over castor oil as a go-to skincare product,” says Mary Alice Mina, M.D., F.A.A.D., co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta. People on TikTok claim that it has ...