Precut salad may encourage growth of salmonella

A new study from the University of Leicester shows that small amounts of damage to salad leaves in bagged salads encourage the presence of Salmonella enterica.

Medical Scientists Tackle Poor Eating Habits In Teenagers, UK

Medical scientists at the University of Leicester are urgently tackling a rising tide of teenage dietary problems through an education programme for over 800 secondary school students. MPs, health and education professionals, sports and fitness experts and local government officials have been invited to a special meeting on 14 June to address some of the practical issues involved…