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Physicians Committee’s Educational Program on Animal-Free Science Awarded Prize from National Institutes of Health

Today, the National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced ...
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FDA Approves New Cancer Drug for Clinical Trials Based on Nonanimal Data Only

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an Investigational New Drug (IND) application using efficacy data solely from ...
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Doctors Group Applauds FDA Proposed Guidance to Reduce Animal Experiments in Drug Development

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s newly released draft guidance, ...
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Mitigating Bias Toward Animal Methods During NIH Grant Review

Physicians Committee experts and leaders of the Coalition to Illuminate and Address Animal Methods Bias (COLAAB), an ...
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How to Eat Plant-Based in the Winter: A Dietitian’s Guide for the Holidays and Beyond

When the weather gets colder, most of us start craving warm, cozy meals—the kind of food that feels comforting. Whether you’re gearing up for the holidays or just trying to stay healthy through the ...
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Annual Funding Bill Passes With Language Supporting Nonanimal Approaches

The Fiscal Year 2026 Continuing Appropriations Act became law on Nov. 12. In addition to reopening the federal government and ...
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Publishes Stance on Vegan and Vegetarian Diets

Vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful, may prevent and treat chronic diseases, and are better for the environment, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest ...
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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.
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Clearing Up Choline Confusion

A new article is stirring up confusion about the nutrient choline. Don’t be confused: For the most healthful sources of choline, plant-based diets are the clear choice. A new BMJ opinion piece—by an ...