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Fun Fall Feasting

As the leaves change, it's the perfect time to refresh your plate and your perspective on nutrition! Join us for a warm and welcoming class where we'll explore the essentials of healthy eating ...
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Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Give-A-Thon Brings Celebrities, Breast Cancer Experts, and Survivors Together to Share Prevention Information and Inspire Action

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Breast cancer experts, celebrities, advocates, and survivors will come together Tuesday evening for the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Give-A-Thon, a special live virtual event focused on ...
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NIH Invests $88 Million in Human-Based Research Infrastructure Following Physicians Committee Recommendation

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded 10 grants totaling $88 million to support institutions in creating or modernizing facilities dedicated to human-based research, ...
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Your Body in Balance

Boost your mood with the power of plants! Science shows that a plant-based diet can actively fight stress, ease anxiety, and lift your spirits. This energetic, flavor-packed cooking class will ...
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FDA Updates Outdated Animal Testing Regulations Following Nearly a Decade of Physicians Committee Advocacy

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is updating numerous drug and biological product regulations by replacing references to “animal testing” and “animal studies” with ...
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Mission Critical With Neal Barnard, MD

Don't miss this week’s Mission Critical from Friday, Sept. 25. Host Betsy Wason shared about our exciting Let's Beat Breast Cancer Give-a-Thon virtual event that happened this week, including a ...
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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 students. In 2025, Physicians Committee staff co-authored a first-of-its-kind ...
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Vegan Kickstart

Welcome to the Vegan Kickstart! On this page you can access 21 days of healthful meals. This meal plan is a guideline and you can substitute recipes as you see fit. Some recipes may also have ...
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Sapna Von Reich

Sapna Von Reich is a Food for Life instructor since 2011. She holds a certification in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University. She is a lifestyle health coach and a well-known plant-based food ...
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Let's Beat Breast Cancer

Studies show that eating a plant-based diet, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight all contribute to a dramatic reduction in the risk for breast cancer and can ...
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Miranda Bedene, CNP, NP

Miranda Bedene, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Chico, California, with more than 12 years of nursing experience. Her approach is evidence-based, collaborative, ...
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Isbel Cano, RD

Isbel is a Registered Dietitian dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based nutrition care. Her practice focuses on helping individuals develop sustainable, healthy eating habits tailored to ...