Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit health organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research and medical training.
Health Concerns About Dairy - Physicians Committee for …
Milk and other dairy products are the top source of saturated fat in the American diet, contributing to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease.Studies have also linked dairy to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
Human Experimentation: An Introduction to the Ethical Issues
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious threat to infants, with dangerous and sometimes fatal complications. Vaccination has nearly wiped out pertussis in the U.S. Uncertainties remain, however, over the relative merits and safety of traditional whole-cell vaccines versus newer, acellular versions, prompting the NIH to propose an experiment testing various vaccines on children.
About Us - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
The Physicians Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC. Our efforts are dramatically changing the way doctors treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
The Exam Room Podcast - Physicians Committee for Responsible …
Nov 7, 2024 · A Podcast Examining Vegan Nutrition and Medical News The Exam Room™ is the ultimate vegan podcast from the Physicians Committee. Dr. Neal Barnard, a real-life rock star and authority on plant-based living, motivates and inspires the vegan-curious and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to radically improving your health as show host “The Weight Loss Champion ...
Lowering Cholesterol With a Plant-Based Diet - Physicians …
High cholesterol is a causal risk factor for heart disease. A plant-based diet is an effective way to optimize your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a waxlike substance produced by the liver that aids in building cell membranes and producing hormones. Our bodies produce plenty of cholesterol to ...
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Plant-Based Diets - Physicians …
Most people following plant-based diets have no problem getting enough omega-3s in their diets. One study found that people who follow vegan diets, on average, have intakes above the recommended amounts for omega-3 fats. 2 When it comes to measuring omega-3 levels, the likelihood of having lower EPA and DHA levels among vegans is, on average, higher; however, this does not extend to any known ...
Using Foods Against Menstrual Pain - Physicians Committee for ...
A low-fat, high-fiber diet can significantly reduce estrogen levels. 5,6 Cancer researchers have taken great interest in this phenomenon because lowering the level of estrogen in the blood helps reduce the risk of breast cancer. Less estrogen means less stimulation for cancer cell growth. If a woman eating a Western diet cuts her fat intake in half, her estrogen level will be …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Recommendations
Americans already consume too few carbohydrates in the forms of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Only one in 10 adults eats enough fruits and vegetables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In fact, a study in JAMA attributed 52,547 deaths from heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes in 2012 to consuming too few fruits and 53,410 deaths to consuming too few ...