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Celebrating Women’s Health With 11 Plant-Based Recipes

In honor of Women’s Health Month, we highlight recipes created by women Food for Life instructors. They represent different cultures and communities around the world, where instructors teach the power ...
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New Report Highlights Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods

A new report underscores the significant variations in healthfulness of different types of processed foods. The report, ...
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New Hampshire Fisher Cats Urged to Retire Manchester Chicken Tenders Identity That Promotes Unhealthy Food

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Minor League Baseball team, occasionally plays under two alternate identities: the ...
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“Mac: Get Cruelty Out of Psych Classes,” Urge Mobile Billboards Circling Macalester’s Commencement on May 16

Get Cruelty Out of Psych Classes,” is one of three messages that students, parents, and faculty attending Macalester ...
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Citizen Complaint Raises Questions About Research Integrity at OHSU

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is calling attention to a citizen complaint filed with the Oregon Health & ...
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Plant-Based Diet Associated With Reduced Inflammation

Inflammation, while beneficial for responding to acute injury, is damaging when chronic and can contribute to diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
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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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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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New Survey on Strike at JBS Meatpacking Facility Shows Most Americans Prioritize Workers’ Rights Over Beef Production

WASHINGTON—A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that in response to the workers’ strike at one of the country’s largest slaughterhouses, a JBS facility in ...
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Wrinkles & Acne: A Dermatologist Reveals the Surprising Causes and Easy Solutions

Dr. Jessica Krant, board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine physician in New York City, joins Chuck Carroll at the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine to explain the ...