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 Breaking News! USDA Replaces Food Pyramid with Plate
Earlier this year, PCRM urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to replace the Food Pyramid with PCRM’s Power Plate. Today, the USDA unveiled its new food plate that recommends Americans fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables. But it’s at odds with agriculture subsidies that promote high-fat, high-calorie food products. See USDA’s New Plate >
Glee Star Lea Michele Champions Chimpanzees
Glee star Lea Michele is urging the federal government to save 14 chimpanzees recently moved to a Texas laboratory for use in painful experiments. Read Michele’s Letter >
 Subway Sub, McDonald’s Oatmeal Among Five Worst “Healthy” Fast Foods
More sugar than five Twinkies. More fat than a cheesesteak. PCRM’s new report finds some items marketed as “healthy” by fast-food chains are packed with more fat, sodium, or sugar than many people should eat in an entire day. Letter to McDonald's CEO >
 Recent Victories: End of Animal Use for Trauma Training in Sight
Trauma training programs across the country continue to switch from live animals to medical simulators. Thanks to your efforts, Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are the latest. Holdouts >
 Detroit Piston Joins Physicians to Ask for Agricultural Subsidy Reform
The best way to support our farmers and the health of every American is to encourage production of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. That’s the message former NBA champ John Salley and PCRM member physicians recently sent Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Billions Spent >
 Pediatrics Victory Helps Animals and Babies
PCRM recently called on Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, to stop the inhumane use of cats for intubation training in its pediatrics residency program. The hospital listened and now uses humane simulation methods. Watch Simulator Demo >
 Dr. Barnard Joins the Blogosphere
Dr. Barnard’s Blog is the new spot to find his late-breaking commentary on everything from updates on PCRM’s campaigns to end animal use in medical education to wedding cake advice for Prince William and Kate. Movie Recommendation >
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