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Vegan
Diet Increases Weight Loss and Insulin
Sensitivity
A
low-fat plant-based diet is more effective
at helping women lose weight compared to a
typical low-fat diet, according to a study
published in the September issue of The
American Journal of Medicine. The diet
also improves insulin sensitivity. Vegans also
increased their after-meal calorie burn. Read
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PCRM
Pitches in on Katrina Tragedy
When
news reports first revealed that Katrina evacuees
were being forced to leave their companion
animals, PCRM issued an immediate statement
criticizing authorities. Some relief organizations
changed their policies. Find out how else PCRM
has been involved in efforts to aid people
and animals affected by the tragedies in Louisiana
and Mississippi. Read
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Lance
Armstrong Foundation Goes on Location -
to PCRM
PCRM’s
new affiliate The Cancer Project is one of
15 nonprofits selected by the Lance Armstrong
Foundation for inclusion in an upcoming video, “Stories
of Impact.” Filmmaker Wilson Waggoner
and his team spent a day in late August at
The Cancer Project’s D.C. headquarters. See
behind-the-scenes photos of the filming... |
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PCRM
Names Cruelty-Free Breast Cancer Charities
October
is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and dozens
of charities are vying for your donations.
Unfortunately, many of those charities spend
their funds on animal tests. Find out which
ones don’t. Read
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