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Is there a link between dairy and cancer risk? The evidence isn’t conclusive but we took a closer look at what we do know in this explainer.
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Devotees of raw milk tout it as a miracle food yet consuming it can cause severe foodborne illness — leading to paralysis or even death.
Oat milk has become a popular alternative to dairy in recent years, with its healthy nutritional profile and lower impact on animals and the planet.
Are plant-based burgers healthy? Debates about processed and ultra-processed foods have made this more complicated than it needs to be.
Our complete coverage of avian influenza linked here.
Most human cases of swine flu are found at agricultural fairs but there are other disease hotspots to consider, like factory farms.
Workers and residents say companies have downplayed avian flu, burning and burying culled birds just outside of town.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health threat responsible for 1.2 million deaths worldwide. A leading driver of this crisis? Antibiotic use on factory farms.
New research finds significantly higher levels of PFAS in locally caught freshwater fish than store-bought fish.
Human cases remain rare but the risk of an outbreak could change at any time.
Domestic chicken-keeping surged in popularity during lockdown. Then avian flu happened.
The carnivore diet has taken the world by storm. But what is this diet and is it healthy?
Want to follow a sustainable diet? These 4 organizations each have their own definition, yet they all point towards eating more plants and less meat.
If you’re looking to try a vegan diet, read this guide first.
Pandemic risk is on the rise, but researchers know the cause and how to reduce the risk.
Shark finning is bad for animals and the environment yet the dish is still sometimes on the menu.
More than 80 percent of flu vaccines rely on chickens confined in secret FDA facilities. But there are alternatives.
Is anything at McDonald’s vegan? This guide has answers.
Wondering which alcoholic drinks are vegan? This guide can help.
A growing number of vegan bodybuilders prove you can meet the body’s protein requirements without meat.
The plan relies heavily on meat and dairy industry donations while mostly ignoring the power of plant-based diets.
Honey is largely produced by bees living in manmade hives that are very different from their natural habitats.
Jell-O is made from gelatin, an ingredient that comes from the bones, skin and connective tissues of farmed animals.
There are many different versions of vegetarianism, and a wide range of benefits from adopting a more plant-rich diet.
Is Costco’s chicken healthy? The wholesaler’s practices aren’t good for chickens or the workers who raise these birds, and there are plenty of healthy plant-based alternatives to choose instead.
One way to make plant-based foods more accessible is to increase the “universal meals” served at schools, prisons and hospitals.
Despite the persistent myth that goat milk is healthier and more ethically farmed, dairy goats experience the same factory farm conditions as cattle.
Processed meats are a regular part of the American diet but eating them could be be risky for your health.
Is it healthy to eat eggs every day? People may avoid eating eggs due to health concerns, allergies or ethical considerations.
Starbucks could easily drop its plant milk surcharge. If it believes its own climate rhetoric, it can’t afford not to.
Soybeans are a protein-rich legume native to East Asia and the main ingredient of many different nutritious foods.