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The Physicians Committee nonprofit promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards in education and research.
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As a physician, I’m concerned when we lump all “ultra-processed” foods together. Not all are harmful; many plant-based ones are actually linked to lower diabetes risk. The real issue isn’t processing; it’s what we’re processing. Read more: medpagetoday.com/opinion/second…
These young advocates aren’t just dreaming of a better future—they’re helping to build it. The @PlantPoweredYSC traveled to Washington, D.C., this week as part of their annual fly-in, organized by @ChilisonWheels and @FOE_US, to champion plant-based, climate-friendly, and…
Processed food isn’t just made in factories. Civet coffee and foie gras are processed inside animals through digestion or force-feeding. It’s a reminder that food processing can take disturbing forms, especially when animals are treated like machines.
BREAKING: NIH will no longer seek research proposals that rely only on animal experiments. New funding opportunities will now require the inclusion of nonanimal methods, like human-based models. A powerful step toward smarter, more humane science. Read more:…
Dr. Neal Barnard’s lawsuit challenges Macalester College’s use of live rats in psych labs. The school admits to deprivation and euthanasia, despite claiming high welfare standards. Read more: pcrm.org/news/news-rele…
A new review from Physicians Committee experts finds that IACUCs—the committees that oversee animal research—don’t require nonanimal methods and rarely reject experiments. We need stronger oversight and human-relevant science. Read more: nutritioninsight.com/news/non-anima…
A new review from Physicians Committee experts finds that IACUCs—the committees that oversee animal research—don’t require nonanimal methods and rarely reject experiments. We need stronger oversight and human-relevant science. Read more: nutritioninsight.com/news/non-anima…
The AMA’s new guidance highlights plant-based diets, exercise, and less alcohol to reduce breast cancer risk. Neal Barnard, MD, says soy may lower risk by 30%, while hormones in cow’s milk could increase it. Read more: forksoverknives.com/nutrition/nutr…
NIH has made strides toward human-relevant science—but the agency still sends billions of taxpayer dollars overseas to fund animal experiments with little oversight. Let’s keep the momentum going. Tell @NIH and @NIHDirector_Jay to stop funding foreign animal experiments and…
“Plant-based eating sounds healthy … but is it affordable?” If you’ve asked yourself a similar question, you’re not alone. @DietitianX unpacks recent survey data that reveal what’s behind many high grocery bills—and how plant-based eating can help. pcrm.org/news/how-eat-p…
Did you know? - 12 states have already banned cosmetics testing on animals. - Millions of animals still needlessly suffer in labs each year. - Modern test methods are more effective than animal tests.
The FDA and the NIH have released a roadmap to reduce animal testing and expand the use of human-relevant approaches like artificial intelligence, organoids, and organ-on-a-chip technology. The Physicians Committee commends their commitment to scientific innovation and ethical…
A new generation of vessel-chip models now better mimics the complex shapes of human blood vessels, including features like bifurcations and aneurysms. Built with human cells, these tools could lead to deeper insights into vascular disease and reduce reliance on animal testing.…
New study from the Physicians Committee: Replacing animal products with plant-based foods, including ultra-processed ones like veggie burgers and soy milk, leads to weight loss. Read more: pcrm.org/news/news-rele…
New research: 39% of Americans believe all processed foods are unhealthy. But not all processed foods carry the same risks. Processed meats are linked to disease, but some plant-based foods—like cereal and canned veggies—may help reduce disease risk. Read more:…
Thank you to @KavitaBajeli for highlighting this important conversation. New survey shows Indian adults overwhelmingly prefer diet and exercise over weight loss drugs—and for good reason. Our experts @DocVanita and @AliZeeshanAZ share safer, sustainable strategies backed by…
Exercise and a plant-based diet healthiest way to lose weight as compared to weight-loss drugs, survey newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Ju… @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @MoHFW_INDIA @PCRM @DocVanita @AliZeeshanAZ @JPNadda @OfficeofJPNadda
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) continues to fund primate research for infectious diseases with hundreds of millions annually despite a long history of failure. The Physicians Committee is urging the NIH to stop funding failed models and move to organ chips, AI, and…
Big news from the National Institutes of Health! At today’s FDA–NIH Workshop on Reducing Animal Testing, NIH Deputy Director @NKleinstreuer made clear that the future of biomedical science is human-relevant and animal-free. Dr. Kleinstreuer announced that, going forward, all…
The Physicians Committee and @InSphero are excited to launch the 2025 cycle of the HUMAIN Awards. This opportunity will support five scientists or research teams in accelerating the use of human-specific, nonanimal methods. Application deadline: July 21, 2025 Apply now:…