PulseNet saves lives and money by reducing foodborne illness

A national network of public health laboratories prevents an estimated 270,000 cases of food poisoning and saves half a billion dollars every year, according to a study released today.

Tackling abdominal obesity with exercise and nutrition

Lifestyle programs focused on high-intensity interval training combined with nutritional counselling on the Mediterranean diet have shown dramatic results for improving the heart health of people with abdominal obesity, finds a study released at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress…

Fast Food Posted Calories, Can You Count On Them? Blame Portions?

A study released this week of food from about 40 fast food and sit down restaurants in three different states found that overall the stated calories of items on the menus of the restaurants are accurate, but there were some standouts and substantial inaccuracy for some individual foods, with understated calorie figures…