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PCRM Online | June 2010
 June 2010
Actress Pamela Anderson Urges Congress to Support the Great Ape Protection Act
Pamela Anderson’s stint on Dancing with the Stars recently ended. But the actress isn’t saying goodbye to the limelight. Now, she’s urging lawmakers to help scientists find a cure for hepatitis C—a disease she’s battling—without experimenting on chimpanzees. She’s calling o
Join PCRM in Washington, D.C., for a Continuing Medical Education Seminar
We are pleased to announce that PCRM and The George Washington University Medical Center will jointly sponsor a continuing medical education seminar, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, on April 13 and 14, 2007—the weekend of the Art of Compassion Gala. We anticipate that this seminar will be the first of many oppo
Pamela Anderson Supports Great Ape Protection Act
Actress Pamela Anderson recently joined the PCRM Legislative Fund in urging Congress to support the Great Ape Protection Act. The act would ban invasive chimpanzee experiments and support human-based research methods. In a letter to lawmakers, Anderson zeroed in on chimpanzee experiments on hepatitis C.  &ld
Hypoglycemia and Diet
Hypoglycemia and Diet   What Is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is a relatively rare condition. The symptoms include shakiness, weakness, faintness, headaches, mental dullness, and confusion. Such symptoms can be caused by any number of
Cancer Project: The News You Need
Meat and Fat Intake Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer A new study shows that meat consumption increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, one the most serious forms of the disease. Researchers with the Multiethnic Cohort Study in Hawaii and Los Angeles followed 190,545 participants for seven years, finding that
Join PCRM for Sublime Send-Off
Pamela Anderson, Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin—they all love Sublime restaurant’s eclectic cuisine and upbeat atmosphere. And this month you can find out why when you sample Sublime’s innovative concept in vegetarian cuisine at a PCRM benefit. Make your reservations now to join PCRM president Neal
PCRM to Host Gala in April
PCRM’s “Art of Compassion” gala, which will be held during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., will give members and supporters a chance to meet and mingle in an elegant setting. Highlights include a star-studded reception, celebrity-inspired silent auction, gourmet vegan din
Good Medicine Magazine: Beyond Mice and Monkeys PCRM Conference Explores Alternatives to Animal Research and More
Beyond Mice and Monkeys: PCRM Conference Explores Alternatives to Animal Research A Human Immune System in a Test Tube PCRM Confronts NASA Monkey Experiments Facial Expressions of Mice in Pain Doctor Files Complaint Over Tulane’s Pig Lab New Society Promotes Nonanimal Chemical Tes
PCRM Celebrates the Art of Compassion
On April 14, Washington, D.C.’s historic Mellon Auditorium was transformed into a glamorous setting for hundreds of PCRM supporters who traveled from across the country and as far away as Europe to celebrate the organization’s successes and look forward to the future. The event included plenty of star p
Vegetarian Diets Help Type 2 Diabetes
Vegetarian diets provide a nutrient combination that is likely to be beneficial in treating diabetes and preventing complications, according to a review in the September supplement of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Not only does the diet help cont
The Worst Low-Carb Restaurant Entrées
The Worst Low-Carb Restaurant Entrées   A Report by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine March 2004 As the food industry tries to cash in on the low-carbohydrate craze, many restaurant chains are adding menu items labeled “low-carb,” &
Healthy Hospital Food Initiative