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The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine promotes health and compassion through plant-based diets and ethical, effective scientific research. PCRM.org

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · Nov 22

We’re settling into Bluesky and loving the community here so far! Looking forward to sharing our mission to save and improve lives—both human and animal—through plant-based nutrition and ethical, effective scientific research. Excited to see this space grow! 🌱

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 12h

Heart disease usually gives clues before it happens. Most cases have at least one known risk factor. Prevention may be possible.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 4d

Tampa Bay friends — don’t miss #VegFest on Nov. 8! 🌱

Our Food for Life instructor Tammy Robertson, RN, will lead a live cooking demo at 2:30 p.m. featuring Bean Chili and Chocolate Pudding.

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#FoodForLife #PlantBasedEating #TampaBayVegFest

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 4d

A plant-based diet isn’t about restriction—it’s about nourishment. 🌱

Fiber-rich foods like beans, grains, fruits, and veggies help you feel full and energized, supporting healthy weight goals naturally.

#PlantBased

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 6d

One of our Food for Life instructors, Shauné Hayes, just opened Shauné’s Kitchen—a plant-based nutrition and culinary center in Maryland! She shared her story with us in a new Q&A about turning her personal health journey into a mission to help others thrive. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/persona...

From Personal Transformation to Community Impact: A Q&A With Food for Life Instructor Shauné Hayes

Shauné Hayes knows firsthand the power of plant-based nutrition to transform health and change lives.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 7d

You have more power than you think. 💕 Eating more plants, exercising, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Learn more: LetsBeatBreastCancer.org #LetsBeatBreastCancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 8d

NASA is sending organ chips to space. These tiny models of human organs will help scientists study health in microgravity and develop better treatments on Earth. A step toward science without animal experiments.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 11d

Dr. Jane Goodall showed us that animals are sentient beings with emotions, relationships, and intelligence.

Her work sparked a movement for compassion and continues to inspire change in science, conservation, and how we treat all animals.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 11d

The Physicians Committee hosted a congressional briefing on H.R. 3295, a bill to require public reporting of animals used in federal research and plans to replace them.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 12d

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with flavor! 🌎🌽

Our Food for Life instructors share 6 authentic, plant-based recipes—from Peruvian Papa a la Huancaína to Mexican tacos, Colombian beet salad, and Chilean corn cake.
pcrm.org/news/6-authentic-recipes-hispanic-heritage-month

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 13d

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and dedicated advocate for animals. Her legacy will continue to inspire compassion, science, and advocacy for animals everywhere.

Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 13d

Human brain organoids now mimic learning and memory, creating a human-relevant alternative to animal experiments.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 18d

The NIH announced that federal grant funds can now cover the cost of rehoming animals after experiments. Instead of being killed, animals can be adopted or sent to sanctuaries.

Read more: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 18d

New Food for Life classes are here! Discover how plant-based foods lower breast cancer risk and support survivors.

Sign up: www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbrea...

#LetsBeatBreastCancer

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 19d

Big news from NIH: The new Standardized Organoid Modeling Center will develop lab-grown human organoids to reduce animal testing and speed drug discovery.

AI, robotics, and human cells will make organoid research more reliable and accessible to scientists and regulators nationwide.

www.nih.gov/som

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 20d

Forced swim and tail suspension tests place animals under extreme stress and assume immobility means depression. Physicians Committee asks the NIMH to fund modern tools like brain imaging, computational modeling, and human brain organoids.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 21d

Thank you Waterloo Sparkling Water for supporting our Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally in Austin, TX! 💕 This campaign is about empowering women with lifesaving knowledge on how to reduce their risk of breast cancer.

Find a rally near you: www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbrea...
#LetsBeatBreastCancer

Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 21d

We’re proud to support the next generation of scientists 🌍✨

Through our ERA21 program, Alexis Feidler (Univ. of Rochester) & Mora Renée García (Univ. of Buenos Aires) presented innovative human-based, nonanimal research at the World Congress in Rio.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 22d

Still wondering if soy is healthy? 🌱 The answer is yes! Foods like tofu, tempeh, and soy milk may lower cancer risk and support heart, bone, and hormonal health.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 26d

Learn how plant-based foods can lower your cancer risk—and taste amazing too. 🌱💪

Sign up for a Food for Life class near you: www.pcrm.org/letsbeatbrea...

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 26d

4 out of 5 women say their doctor has never discussed how diet affects breast cancer risk.

This lifesaving info isn’t being shared widely enough—and we’re changing that. 💗

Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 27d

For the first time with Spanish translation, the I Cumbre Internacional de Nutrición y Salud brings leading experts live Oct. 16-18. Topics: metabolism, cardiovascular, cancer, and more.

Join online: www.pcrm.org/events/cumbr...

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 28d

Our new paper with Dr. Crystal Heath reveals nearly every public vet school in the U.S. & Canada uses animals in deadly training exercises.

It’s time to end these practices and push for humane, modern training methods.

Take Action: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 29d

New to plant-based eating and wondering if you’ll get enough protein?

The good news is that you will!

Beans, grains, and veggies make it simple to meet your needs—without the cholesterol found in animal products.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · 29d

New human lung model shows how the immune system may contribute to COVID-19 lung damage.

This research could lead to better treatments—without using animals.

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Physicians Committee @pcrm.org · Sep 12