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  2. Aug 21, 2026
Christopher Gardner, PhD, Senior Author of a Groundbreaking Nutrition Study with Twins, is Honored With the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine

WASHINGTON— At the International Conference for Nutrition in Medicine in August 2026, the  Physicians Committee honored Christopher Gardner, PhD, with the  Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. Dr. Gardner is the senior author of a visionary and influential study of 22 pairs of identical twins.

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  2. Jul 9, 2026
After Years of Advocacy From Legislators, Physicians, CU Anschutz Replaces Animals in Surgical Training

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  2. Jul 8, 2026
Hundreds of Physicians Call on RFK Jr. to End Primate Experiments and Accelerate Human-Based Science

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  2. Jun 29, 2026
New U.S. Poll: Almost 9 out of 10 Adults Don’t Know Risks of Eating Hot Dogs

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  2. Jun 25, 2026
Court Case Would Bring Vegan Meals to College Students in Peru

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  2. Jun 25, 2026
Doctors Propose Novel Solution to Boost America’s Intake of Health-Promoting Foods: Turn the Reflecting Pool into a Vegetable Garden

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  2. Jun 22, 2026
Summer Immersion Program Prepares Scientists for Shift Toward Human-Based Research Methods

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  2. Jun 15, 2026
Human-Based Research Has Arrived at the NIH

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  2. Jun 9, 2026
Replacing Animal Protein With Plant Protein Drives Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women, New Study Finds

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  2. Jun 8, 2026
American Medical Association Passes Resolution to Emphasize the Power of Plant-Based Foods in Preventing Life-Threatening Conditions and Promoting Planetary Health

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