The Word 'Natural' on Food Labels

Plenty of foods in U.S. grocery stores have the word natural on their labels

Thursday, November 12, 2015 Follow Us         Featured FDA Wants Public Comment on Use of Word 'Natural' on Food Labels Plenty of foods in U.S. grocery stores have the word "natural" on their labels, but there is no government definition of the term and little control over its use. That could change soon... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Exercising Safely in Cold Weather Exercise can boost mood and maintain fitness, but it can be a challenge during cold weather. The Texas Heart Institute advises... Read more ... Adult Obesity Still Growing in U.S., Youth Rates Hold Steady: CDC Although obesity rates continued to climb among U.S. adults over the past decade, they stabilized for children and teens, federal health officials reported Thursday. More than 36 percent of... Read more ... Many Americans 30 and Older Find Happiness Elusive Americans 30 and older are less happy than generations past, while teens and 20-somethings seem more satisfied with their lives than ever, a new study finds. Researchers said... Read more ... Weight-Loss Surgery May Trim Health Care Costs Weight-loss surgery may save health care dollars down the road, a new study suggests. Researchers report that there was a sharp drop in medical spending by obese patients... Read more ... Wielding Power May Spur Testosterone Surges: Study Levels of the hormone testosterone appear to change with certain behaviors, particularly in women, a new study suggests. Though typically considered the "male" hormone, both men and... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home