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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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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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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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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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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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Oregon Lawmakers Set Conditions for Closing Primate Testing Center
Oregon lawmakers have set conditions for closing the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC). As part of a budget ...
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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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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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How to Eat Plant-Based on a Budget: A Dietitian’s Guide
Plant-based eating can be misunderstood as expensive or inaccessible—but in reality, it can be one of the most ...
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Actress Mena Suvari, Medical Ethics Group Offer Brown University $25,000 to Stop Killing Animals
Actress and Newport native Mena Suvari is partnering with a national medical ethics group to offer Brown University a helping hand. In a letter sent June 18 to school leaders, Suvari, of American ...