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Is Medication Vegan?

Perhaps the most perverse aspect of the animal testing debate is the fact that not only does animal testing not advance medicine—it actually harms and, in many cases, kills the humans it's said to benefit.

The Human Cost of Animal Testing

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Get Pissed About Your Prostate!

Prostate enlargement and cancer risk are seen as inevitable aspects of aging, with treatments ranging from medication to invasive and debilitating surgery. But what if these conditions could be prevented and even reversed?
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Are Vegans More Depressed?

Are vegans more depressed than non-vegans? There is a great deal of back and forth within the medical and lay communities about the impact of veganism on mental health. What does the science say?
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Erectile Dysfunction: The Deadly Lie & Simple Cure

The treatment of erectile dysfunction is a booming business with billion dollar profits—great for the bottom line, but deadly for patients as symptom-focused quick fixes replace any discussion of prevention, cause or a lasting cure.
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The Extremism Of Veganism | Exposing The Greatest Lie [Banned Speech]

What would you do if you found out that everything you’ve been told since you were a child was a lie? A lie powerful enough to manipulate you into taking part in horrific and barbaric acts; to alter your perception so severely that murder appears mundane, and compassion becomes extreme.
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Why Your Doctor Is Lying To You | Dr. Michael Greger

Is your doctor telling you the whole truth about what’s best for your health? How much do medical doctors actually know about preventing diseases rather than just treating them?
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How NOT To DIE: Foods That Add Years | Dr. Michael Greger

What are the leading causes of preventable death? Which foods are scientifically proven to prevent and reverse disease? Are diet and exercise enough? Can diabetics eat fruit? What’s the connection between diet and mental health?
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The Dangers of Vegan Health Claims | Matt Ruscigno Returns

Are vegan health claims dangerous to the overall vegan message? In this follow-up to my last interview with Registered Dietitian Matt Ruscigno, we discuss the often exaggerated claims about the health benefits of a vegan diet.
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Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?
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Is Medication Vegan?

Is medication vegan? And can a vegan, in good conscience, take medication that’s not? This is a common question amongst new and experienced vegans alike.
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Is Birth Control Vegan?

Is birth control vegan? Are there animal bits in your naughty bits? Believe it or not, most birth control methods are not vegan as they are either tested on animals, contain animal products, or both. I run you through the most common methods.
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Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave

Above all else, horse racing is a business. From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.
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Issues With The Ice Bucket Challenge

The virality of the ice bucket challenge gave rise to a false dichotomy: you’re either in support of curing a debilitating disease, or you put the lives of animals above humans. In reality, if your primary concern is finding a cure for ALS, then you too should be against animal testing.
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Alternatives to Animal Testing

What are the alternatives to animal testing? Let’s look into the three main alternatives, which are actually cheaper and more effective than animal models!
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The Human Cost of Animal Testing

Perhaps the most perverse aspect of the animal testing debate is the fact that not only does animal testing not advance medicine—it actually harms and, in many cases, kills the humans it’s said to benefit.
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Why Are We Still Testing On Animals?

Non-animal tests are generally more reliable, less costly, and always more humane. So, why are we still testing on animals? Let’s review the top three reasons, including how you are paying for it!
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Is Animal Testing Effective & Does It Save Lives?

Is animal testing effective? Is it scientifically viable? Can research on animals save human lives? If so, then vivisection would only be opposable on moral and ethical grounds…not scientific ones.
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