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The Origin of U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Current U.S. dietary policies still reflect the basic design of the food guides from the early part of this century. In 1894, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed the first food composition tables and dietary standards for Americans. In 1916, the first daily food guides appeared in U |
Good Medicine Archive
2011 Issues Ivy League Animal Cruelty: PCRM Uncovers Shocking Animal Cruelty at Nation's Top Schools Good Medicine Autumn 2011 Vol. XX, No. 3 |
PCRM Recognizes Compassion and Innovation in Awards Ceremony
The Art of Compassion gala honored three individuals for their outstanding contributions to science and PCRM’s mission. The Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine was presented by Dr. Spock’s widow, Mary Morgan, and musical superstar Moby to David J.A. Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., of the Univer |
National Medical Group Creates Award In Honor of Henry Heimlich
WASHINGTON–The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a Washington-based nonprofit that promotes preventive medicine and alternatives to animal research has created a new award in honor of physician Henry J. Heimlich of Cincinnati, who developed the |
Seattle Inventor Receives Henry J. Heimlich Award for Innovative Medicine
Henry J. Heimlich, M.D. This April, PCRM established the Henry J. Heimlich Award for Innovative Medicine. Its first recipient is Seattle inventor Chris Toly. Dr. Henry Heimlich is known the world over for inven |
Animals, Research, and Alternatives: William Warren, Ph.D.
Speakers William Warren, Ph.D. VaxDesign Corporation Presentation: MIMIC System and Applications William L. Warren, Ph.D., is CEO and founder of VaxDesign Corporation, which specializes in creating a surrogate in vitro human immune system to accurately assess new drugs and vaccines in a more predictive |
Veggie Fare, Soymilk Earn School Lunch Programs Thousands of Dollars
School cafeterias are ditching mystery meat for healthy plant-based options. Last month, PCRM announced its Golden Carrot Awards winners for innovation in school food service. PCRM established the Golden Carrot Awards in 2004 to recognize food service professionals doing an exceptional job of improving the healthful |
School Lunch Report Card
School Lunch Report Card A Report by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine August 2003 As children head back to school this fall, many face a daunting array of diet-related health problems—and a challenging environment in school cafeterias. Because meals |
PCRM Seeks Nominees for 2006 Golden Carrot Awards
Does your child come home from school raving about the veggie burger or three-bean chili she had for lunch? Not likely. Most schools still focus on cheese pizza, burgers, and similar high-fat fare. But a few schools do, in fact, serve healthful food, including veg |
Cash Prizes for Vegetarian School Lunches
Do you know a student whose school serves veggie gumbo and jerk tofu? Or maybe your local school provides soymilk and rice milk at no cost to students. If you know food service professionals who have developed and implemented healthful and successful school lunch programs, nominate them for PCRM’s 2009 Golden |
Good Medicine Magazine: Can a Gene Make Your Diet Work Better?
The Art of Compassion: Celebrating 20 Years of Responsible Medicine Cleveland Surgeon Wins Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine Seattle Inventor Receives Henry J. Heimlich Award for Innovative Medicine Art of Compassion Award |
PCRM Wins Workplace Excellence Awards
PCRM has been awarded the Workplace Excellence Award for 2011 by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence, recognizing PCRM as a great place to work. PCRM has also won the Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award, which recognizes employers that provide innovative programs for employee health. PCRM’s employee edu |
Doctors Name Healthiest School Lunch Programs in United States
Schools in California, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., Take Top Honors in Golden Carrot Awards; Winning Menus Emphasize Fruits, Vegetables, WASHINGTON—School cafeterias across the country are ditching the mystery meat and serving up fruits, vegetables, and healthy plant-based meal options. It’ |
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 |
PCRM Prepares for the Art of Compassion Gala 2007
The stars are aligned for the Art of Compassion gala on April 14. Master of Ceremonies Alec Baldwin will be joined by House star Lisa Edelstein, Marilu Henner, and Moby to host a black-tie reception and gourmet dinner for PCRM members and friends. The Art of Compassion will take place at the historic Mellon Auditoriu |
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