Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Event. PCRM is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID 52-1394893. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit health organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research and medical training.
Human Experimentation: An Introduction to the Ethical Issues
The Ethical Landscape. Ethical issues in human research generally arise in relation to population groups that are vulnerable to abuse. For example, much of the ethically dubious research conducted in poor countries would not occur were the level of medical care not so limited. Similarly, the cruelty of the Tuskegee experiments clearly reflected ...
Health Concerns About Dairy - Physicians Committee for …
Skin Health. Dairy is associated with an increased risk of acne. Just one glass of cow’s milk each day increases the odds of acne by 41%. 12 Dairy has also been identified as a common trigger for chronic, inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. 13-14 Drinking milk is associated with shortened telomeres (the caps on your ...
Health Concerns With Eggs - Physicians Committee for …
Eating eggs may also increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer. One meta-analysis that combined the results of 55 studies and over 2.7 million people found that each additional egg eaten per day increased the risk of dying from cancer by 13%. 12 One study found that men who ate 2.5 or more eggs per week had an 81% increased risk ...
Lowering Cholesterol With a Plant-Based Diet - Physicians …
Aim to exercise for 150 minutes per week to improve your HDL cholesterol. Avoid ultra-processed food and trans fats. Replace animal protein with plant protein, including soy products such as tofu. Limit your daily fat to 10% of calories and get your fat exclusively from plant sources. Tweet.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Plant-Based Diets - Physicians …
The Standard American Diet consists of excessive amounts of foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids, such as processed and fast foods, and foods containing safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil. Therefore, people eating diets rich in whole, plant-based foods may have a more adequate ratio of omega-6 to omega-3. 4.
Soy and Health - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Summary. Soy products offer a wide array of health benefits. Eating whole soy foods may reduce the risk of breast cancer and several other types of cancer, fibroids, and even inflammation. Soy is helpful for bone health, heart health, and menopausal symptoms. However, the benefits of soy appear to come from foods made from whole soy.
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Using Foods Against Menstrual Pain - Physicians Committee for ...
Naturally, eating foods that decrease inflammation in the body will help to tame menstrual cramps. These foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Research has shown that both a vegetarian and plant-based eating pattern work to decrease inflammation in the body. This decrease is due to the high number of ...
The Warning Signs of Clogged Arteries - Physicians Committee for ...
Erectile Dysfunction: In many cases, erectile dysfunction is an early warning sign for clogged arteries. When blood flow to the penis is reduced, sexual dysfunction results. A recent study found that screening men with erectile dysfunction for heart disease could prevent a million heart attacks or strokes over the next 20 years.