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Physicians Sue Government to Withdraw Dietary Guidelines for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A “Secret Panel” of food-industry insiders handpicked by the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture illegally influenced the recommendations ...
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Physician Pinpoints Missing Evidence in Lindsay Clancy Trial: A Spinal Tap That May Have Found Natural Opiates That Can Cause Postpartum Psychosis

PLYMOUTH, Mass.— Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC, a noted expert on casomorphins which are naturally occurring opiates that can cause postpartum psychosis, says that in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, a ...
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Doctors Fault Oregon Primate Lab for Misleading Claims

PORTLAND, Ore.—Doctors are raising concerns about a misleading press release about the Oregon National Primate Research Center claiming that, according to a new study, a new experimental treatment ...
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Human-on-a-Chip Models of Female and Male Reproductive Systems for Research and Testing

Studying human reproduction is crucial for a better understanding of and treating reproductive health conditions like infertility, which affects millions of people worldwide, and for protecting people ...
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NAM Use for Regulatory Application

The second session, featuring presentations on NAMs for UV filter safety assessments, will highlight Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) principles, systemic toxicity, carcinogenicity, ...
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Simulation Funding for Medical Training Programs – Apply Today!

The Physicians Committee’s Medical Simulation Fund helps training programs replace live animals in order to improve patient outcomes and better prepare health care providers. The Fund, which launched ...
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American Heart Association Recommends Plant-Based Protein Over Meat

Updated American Heart Association guidelines for improving cardiovascular health recommend prioritizing plant-based proteins (such as legumes and nuts) over meat, and replacing full-fat dairy and ...
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Beef Tallow: Doctors Group Shares Consumer Health Alert Warning

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Doctors and dietitians with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are sharing their concerns about the health risks associated with beef tallow, which is high in saturated ...
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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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Physicians Committee Praises NIH for Closing Last Beagle Lab on Its Campus

WASHINTON, D.C.—The National Institutes of Health has closed the last beagle laboratory on its campus, according to National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, a move the ...
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Eat the Rainbow!

Stay healthy by eating all the colors of the nutrition rainbow! The pigments that give fruits and vegetables their bright colors represent a variety of protective compounds. By eating all the colors ...
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White Lies? Five Milk Myths Debunked

Last month, a study was called into question for suggesting that chocolate milk could be beneficial for teens recovering from concussions. Not surprisingly, the study was funded by the dairy industry.