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Physicians Committee’s Fourth Immersive Training Event in Animal-Free Science

From June 15 to June 18, 2026, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine hosted the 2026 Summer Immersion on ...
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Art Mirrors Life: Animal Experimentation Anxieties Depicted on Screen

Apple TV’s acclaimed series Pluribus, which was just nominated for 18 Emmy Awards, has sparked conversations about ethical dilemmas, moral considerations, and alarming animal experimentation concerns.
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Raw Milk and Cow Hearts: Dr. Neal Barnard on Soccer Star Erling Haaland’s Dangerous Diet

Erling Haaland eats six meals and roughly 6,000 calories every day to fuel his extraordinary performance on the soccer field. Dr. Barnard explores the immediate food-safety concerns surrounding raw ...
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Spring Into Flavor: 11 Fresh, Plant-Based Recipes

Spring is a time of renewal—and a perfect opportunity to refresh what’s on your plate. This collection of recipes from Food for Life instructors across the country celebrates the flavors of the season ...
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Swapping Meat and Dairy for Plant‑Based Foods Cuts Climate Pollution by 35%, Randomized Clinical Trial Shows

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A simple change on the dinner plate could deliver a powerful climate impact. New research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health shows that replacing meat and dairy with a ...
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Doctors Group Files Legal Petition Urging USDA to Require Colorectal Cancer Warning Labels on Processed Meat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — To help protect Americans from colorectal cancer, which is now the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a legal ...
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New Poll: Almost Half of US Adults Unaware of Connection Between Processed Meat Consumption and Colorectal Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just before National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins in March, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll found that nearly half of Americans ...
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Physicians Committee Petitions HHS, USDA to Withdraw Dietary Guidelines Over Unlawful Industry Influence

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines should be withdrawn and reissued due to rampant industry influence, including by the meat and dairy industries, says the Physicians Committee for ...
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New Dietary Guidelines Were Written by Authors With Strong Ties to the Food Industry, Doctors Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine revealed today that the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were written by authors with strong ties to the food industry. Of nine ...
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Dietary Guidelines Are a Mixed Bag, Show Industry Influence, Says Physicians Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released Jan. 7, score well for their streamlined approach, for limiting “bad” fat, for emphasizing fruits and vegetables, and for ...
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L’Oréal Develops New Animal-Free Method for Cosmetic Allergen Testing

Study in a Sentence: Scientists at L’Oréal have developed a faster and more reliable method for identifying cosmetic allergens using an advanced animal-free chemical safety test. Healthy for Humans: ...
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Advocacy Groups Urge USDA to Lead Shift Toward Human-Relevant Nutrition Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of leading health, science, and animal protection organizations is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modernize its nutrition research program by ...