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.
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 ...
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The National Institute of Aging Should Prioritize Human-Centered ...
Oct 11, 2024 · The United States has the largest aging population in its history, making our federally funded aging research more crucial than ever. The National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) Strategic Directions for Research planning document outlines scientific priorities for the Institute from 2026-2030.
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President - Neal Barnard, MD, FACC - Physicians Committee for ...
Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients.
Diabetes - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Growing up, Marc Ramirez thought that diabetes was inevitable. As a young adult, his mother and six of his siblings battled type 2 diabetes and suffered through side effects, including kidney and pancreas transplants, amputations, and dialysis.
Innovative Science News - Physicians Committee for Responsible …
Innovative Science News Nov 22, 2024 New Bioprinting Technique Capable of Forming Human-Based Cellular Structures in Seconds Researchers at the University of Melbourne developed a new 3D bioprinting technique for cellular structures that accurately replicates human tissue and is approximately 350 times faster than older methods.
Dr. Barnard's Bon Voyage Party
Love Life Cafe will provide flavorful plant-based hors d’oeuvres with the beautiful Miami skyline as our backdrop. We'll hear an exciting 40th anniversary update from Dr. Barnard on the Physicians Committee's groundbreaking work to save animals and people.