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A Turning Point: FDA and NIH Commit to Reducing Animal Testing
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hosted a workshop ...
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STOP Drinking Soda. Your Gut Will Thank You. | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic believe Chuck may have a hiatal hernia, which could be causing his acid reflux, anxiety, feelings ...
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New Research Shows Americans Can’t Tell Healthy Processed Foods from Unhealthy Ones
Thirty-nine percent of respondents to an online poll incorrectly said all processed foods are unhealthy, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published today, ...
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In Landmark Shift, NIH Announces No More Exclusive Funding for Animal Experiments
In a historic move, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced today that it will no longer seek research ...
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The Physicians Committee Facilitates International Use of Non-animal Test Methods.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine works to replace animal testing on a global scale through our work with the ...
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Best Ways to Remove Microplastics From Your System
There may be a plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics in your brain. And if you have dementia? Research suggests you might ...
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Elevated Body Weight Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
A body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or greater is more strongly associated with breast cancer according to new research from ...
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Majority of U.S. Adults Misinformed About Cost of Eating a Plant-Based Diet
More than 60% of U.S. adults incorrectly think that eating a plant-based diet is more expensive than eating a diet with meat ...
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Audit Published in Research Integrity and Peer Review Identifies Key Failings of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees
A focused review published in the journal Research Integrity and Peer Review has found that Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) provide surprisingly little protection for animals in ...
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Replacing Animal Products with Plant-Based Foods—Even Ultra-Processed ...
Replacing animal products with plant-based foods, even ultra-processed ones, leads to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity in people with type 1 diabetes, according to new research by the ...