New month, new opportunities to elevate your health 🌿 Check out March Food for Life classes—available online and in person in communities worldwide. www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

A Physicians Committee/Morning Consult poll shows that almost half of U.S. adults are unaware that processed meat consumption is linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Many also lack clarity about red meat and health outcomes. www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

A human lung-on-a-chip model helped scientists study influenza infection and antiviral responses in human lung tissue. This human-relevant tool may improve how respiratory diseases and treatments are tested before human trials without using animals. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

Higher red meat intake was associated with a 24 to 49% higher risk of type 2 diabetes in a large study. Replacing one daily serving with legumes, nuts, or seeds was linked with lower risk. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/health-...

A major milestone for science and for monkeys! After years of advocacy, violations, legislative action, and public pressure, OHSU’s board voted to open the path toward ending primate experiments at ONPRC and transitioning toward sanctuary. Learn how we got here: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Plant-Based Canes hosted a plant-forward nutrition event at the University of Miami, sponsored by the Physicians Committee. More than 150 students and faculty attended to learn about microbiome research, fiber intake, and practical plant-based meal ideas. Read more: news.miami.edu/stories/2026...

Research shows similar growth patterns through age 2 for infants born into vegan and omnivorous families. Early weight differences were no longer present by 24 months. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/health-...

Researchers developed a human-based model of the alveolus—where air passes from the lungs into the blood while breathing—that can improve our understanding of highly infectious respiratory diseases like tuberculosis. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

We’re proud to spotlight HUMAIN Award winner Kristin Schüler and her team led by João Carlos Silva. Her project, WOAH-Pause, uses advanced 3D human cell models to study why osteoarthritis worsens after menopause—without relying on animal experiments. Learn more: youtu.be/cjMSmjL7hgQ

Farmers are transitioning away from animal agriculture with support from the Physicians Committee’s Convert to Crops program. On Your Call, host Rose Aguilar explores how the program works and what it means for farmers and food systems. Listen to the episode: www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...

Interested in learning more about NAMs? Apply for the 2026 Summer Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science — a free four-day event (June 15–18, Baltimore) focused on in vitro, in chemico, and in silico methods. Travel awards available. Apply by 4/3. app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80243...

The 2026 Plant Powered Youth Fellowship empowers students to bring healthier, plant-powered meals to their schools. Fellows receive training, mentorship, and tools to lead real change. Deadline: March 1, 2026 www.plantpoweredschoolmeals.com/apply

Need Ramadan meal ideas? Our blog offers plant-based suhoor and iftar suggestions focused on legumes, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to support energy and wellness during fasting. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/blog/pl...

Your most important valentine? Your heart. ❤️ This Heart Health Month, take care of it with plants. Fruits, veggies, beans, & whole grains support lower cholesterol, better blood flow, & stronger arteries. Your heart will thank you. #HeartHealth #PlantBased #ValentinesDay

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating six incredible Black Food for Life instructors who are helping communities reclaim their health through plant-based education and culturally rooted recipes. 🌱 Read their stories: www.pcrm.org/news/honorin... #BlackHistoryMonth #FoodForLife

OHSU has taken a significant step toward closing the Oregon National Primate Research Center—bringing us closer to ending primate experiments and investing in human-relevant research. Progress like this happens because people speak up—and keep going. www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

We’re excited to announce the 2025 HUMAIN Award winners—recognizing innovative, human-relevant research that moves beyond animal experimentation. More on the scientists shaping the future of research soon. 🔬 #HumanRelevantResearch

A new human-based lab model helps researchers study how embryos implant in the uterus, a key step in early pregnancy, without using animals. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

A new publication by Physicians Committee scientists examines transplant policies around the world, discussing alternative strategies to combat the global organ shortage more effectively, safely, and ethically than pig-to-human organ transplantation. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Good news for science: Sustained physician advocacy and public engagement are helping push research toward modern, human-based approaches. OHSU’s vote is an important step in that direction. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

Research suggests that a vegetarian diet may improve kidney function and metabolic health in people with chronic kidney disease compared with animal-based diets. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/health-...

OHSU’s board approved a resolution opening negotiations to close the Oregon National Primate Research Center and transition to a sanctuary. During negotiations, breeding is paused—an important step toward humane, human-based science. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org of the Physicians Committee talks with Psychiatry Advisor about the connection between the gut microbiome and mental health, and how diet and microbial balance can play a role in emotional well-being. Read more: www.psychiatryadvisor.com/features/gut...

Dr. Barnard’s Bon Voyage Bash is back! Join us in Houston for an evening of connection and purpose. 🌱 📅 Feb 28 | 5–7 p.m. Tickets: www.pcrm.org/events/bon-v...

🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨 The OHSU Board votes Feb. 9 on closing the monkey lab. Send a message today. Your voice matters! act.pcrm.org/x9EQhjYKm0mv...

OHSU board of directors is considering a resolution that could authorize negotiations to close the Oregon National Primate Research Center—a major step toward replacing invasive monkey experiments with human-based science. act.pcrm.org/x9EQhjYKm0mv...

Food is more than nourishment—it’s tradition, symbolism, and connection. Food for Life instructor Kara Thornton shares how Lunar New Year traditions align beautifully with plant-based eating and why intentional food choices matter as we welcome a new year. www.pcrm.org/news/lunar-n...

❤️ It’s National Heart Health Month! Discover how plant-based foods can support heart health in upcoming Food for Life classes. www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

Game day food is getting a plant-based twist. A new Physicians Committee poll shows most Americans would consider swapping chicken wings for a plant-based option during the Super Bowl. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

@detroitlions.bsky.social TE Brock Wright and fiancée Carley Johnston are urging Michigan lawmakers to end painful dog experiments at taxpayer-funded labs—joining teammate Sam LaPorta and others calling for modern, human-relevant science. Learn More: www.pcrm.org/waynestate

Researchers are developing AI-driven “patient avatars” that use human organoid responses and deep learning to forecast drug effects before clinical trials, aiming to reduce animal experiments and improve prediction of adverse reactions. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

As use of weight loss drugs increases, 𝐵𝐵𝐶 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐹𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠 highlights emerging side effects. Dr. Vanita Rahman of the Physicians Committee and Barnard Medical Center notes that digestive symptoms are commonly reported. Learn more: www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-bo...

Type 2 diabetes is about insulin resistance, not too many carbs. Learn how everyday choices can improve insulin sensitivity. Our National Diabetes Program offers a free support group and video series to help. www.pcrm.org/national-dia...

Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, of the Physicians Committee, is featured in a 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵 article on how a vegan diet may help prevent and manage cancer through whole plant foods. Read more: www.scmp.com/lifestyle/he...

Check out upcoming Food for Life classes—available in person and online. Learn how plant-based nutrition can prevent chronic disease and support your health—online or in person. Find a class near you: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

A 𝘑𝘈𝘔𝘈 commentary raises concern that the 2025 Dietary Guidelines emphasize meat and dairy over evidence-based nutrition. The authors urge guidelines to reflect strong science and clearly explain any departures from evidence. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

8 of 9 authors of The Scientific Foundation for The Dietary Guidelines, upon which the Guidelines were based, had ties to food industry groups. Should federal nutrition policy be influenced by meat and dairy lobbies? We don’t think so. Read our recommendations: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

Congress has backed efforts to accelerate nonanimal chemical testing at the EPA through new appropriations language. The directive supports clearer guidance, staff training, and reporting to help modern testing methods move into wider use. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Break free from the cheese trap. 🌱 @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org's The Cheese Trap is on sale for $15 + includes a Treeline Cheesemakers coupon ($12.99 value). 👉 pcrm1.ultracartstore.com/shop/Books/B...

Scientists used a human kidney glomerulus-on-a-chip to study severe kidney disease. This human-relevant system allowed researchers to examine kidney function and treatment effects without relying on animals. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

The EPA just committed to fully replacing animal testing. This is a huge win for science, safety, and animals! Read more www.pcrm.org/news/news-re... #EPA #SciencePolicy

@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org’s Bon Voyage Bash is back! Join us in Houston for an evening of connection and purpose. 🌱 You’ll enjoy vegan bites, mocktails, a live Exam Room conversation with Chuck Carroll, and optional line dancing (with Dr. Barnard himself)! 📅 Feb 28 www.pcrm.org/events/bon-v...

Not all guidance in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines is created equal. Our latest blog explains what aligns with nutrition science and what might cause harm. Read our breakdown: www.pcrm.org/news/sorting...

Researchers have developed the first human-based in vitro model of age-related muscle loss. It mimics sarcopenia’s key features and can help test treatments while reducing animal experiments. Science like this advances human-relevant research. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

From hospitals to community kitchens, Food for Life instructors are making a difference where it matters most. 💚 Ready to teach with confidence and purpose? Join a global community of Food for Life instructors. www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

We provided federal policymakers with recommendations to expand human-based science, reduce reliance on animal experiments, and strengthen funding, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks that support new approach methodologies. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

L’Oréal has developed a new animal-free method for cosmetic allergen testing, using human-relevant tools that can replace traditional animal experiments and improve safety testing. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

Lab monkey escapes expose a lack of transparency in animal research. In a new op-ed, Mikalah Singer, JD, LLM, examines why accountability, public reporting, and policy reform are urgently needed—and how human-based science offers a better path forward. Read more: kevinmd.com/2025/12/why-...

The new Dietary Guidelines put Americans at risk. They promote full-fat dairy and meat despite clear links to diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. We petitioned for them to be withdrawn.

Animal experiments mislead medical research and fail to predict human drug effects about 95% of the time. Human-relevant methods—like organ-on-a-chip and AI modeling—are safer and more accurate. Stay up to date with how you can help replace animal tests: act.pcrm.org/sdnbb3ZD7kKk...