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Human-Based Brain Organoids Replicate Key Processes of Learning and Memory

Redefining Research: This study shows that a human-based brain organoid model can mimic key brain functions such as ...
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New Survey Reveals That in Response to High Beef Prices, 60% of Shoppers Are Buying Less Beef or Rejecting Beef Altogether

WASHINGTON—A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that in response to current high beef ...
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Shining a Light on Animal Use in Laboratories: Physicians Committee Hosts Congressional Briefing on the Federal Animal Research Accountability Act (H.R. 3295)

How many animals are used in taxpayer-funded experiments every year? The truth is, no one knows. Estimates range from 10 ...
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Prioritizing Human-Based Research Methods in Women’s Health Research

Research shows that sex differences play a substantial role in health and disease progression. To improve basic and ...
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Deborah Gertner, RD

Deborah is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, USAT Level 1 Endurance Coach, and founder of Plant Forward Endurance Nutrition and Wellness. She offers telehealth nutrition counseling and endurance ...
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Introduction to How Foods Fight Diabetes

The road to diabetes does not have to be a one-way street. There is reason for hope! People who eat plant-based meals are less likely to ever develop diabetes, and for those who have diabetes, ...
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Veterinary Training

For decades, the dark secret of veterinary schools has been that they sometimes kill otherwise healthy animals to train ...
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New Study Confirms Link Between Plant-Based Diet Rich in Soy and Reduced Menopause Symptoms, Especially Hot Flashes

WASHINGTON—A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, found that a diet intervention is about as effective (88%) as ...
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Egg Consumption Increases Risk for Diabetes

Consuming one or more eggs per day may increase the risk of diabetes by 60%, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Researchers compared egg consumption with blood glucose ...
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U.S. Meat and Dairy Companies Spend Millions Lobbying Against Climate Legislation

U.S. meat and dairy companies act collectively to block climate legislation that might limit production, according to a New York University study published in the journal Climatic Change. The ...