Food Services

A collaborative effort between the departments of infection prevention and food and nutrition services at a hospital identified potential sources of foodborne infection, resulting in a reduced risk for infections, researchers reported.

COPD mortality varied by industry and occupation among ever-employed persons, according to data from the CDC published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Greater access to grocery stores, lower access to fast food, a higher income and higher educational attainment were independently associated with a greater likelihood of eating healthier and a lower likelihood of overweight or obesity, data show.