Neal Barnard, MD
@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org
President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (@PCRM.org). Advocating for preventative medicine and higher ethical standards in research & medical training.
I published an opinion article in The Mac Weekly, Macalester College’s student newspaper, about why the college should stop using animals in its psychology labs. Please read it and, if you’d like, share your comments at the end of the article.
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Learning to respect and protect students, faculty and animals - The Mac Weekly
In the 1960s, Yale University researcher Stanley Milgram conducted a series of experiments that soon became famous—or notorious, depending on one’s point of view. Each student participant was instruct...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I published an opinion article in The Mac Weekly, Macalester College’s student newspaper, about why the college should stop using animals in its psychology labs. Please read it and, if you’d like, share your comments at the end of the article.
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🎃 Dairy is scary—and not just for Halloween.
It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and affects people with lactose intolerance—which is most of the global population.
The good news? Soy, oat, and almond milk taste great—without the health risks.
#DairyFree
It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and affects people with lactose intolerance—which is most of the global population.
The good news? Soy, oat, and almond milk taste great—without the health risks.
#DairyFree
🎃 Dairy is scary—and not just for Halloween.
It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and affects people with lactose intolerance—which is most of the global population.
The good news? Soy, oat, and almond milk taste great—without the health risks.
#DairyFree
It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and affects people with lactose intolerance—which is most of the global population.
The good news? Soy, oat, and almond milk taste great—without the health risks.
#DairyFree
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🎃 Dairy is scary—and not just for Halloween.
It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and affects people with lactose intolerance—which is most of the global population.
The good news? Soy, oat, and almond milk taste great—without the health risks.
#DairyFree
It's linked to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and affects people with lactose intolerance—which is most of the global population.
The good news? Soy, oat, and almond milk taste great—without the health risks.
#DairyFree
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@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org is appealing a court decision after Macalester College defended its outdated psychology labs. Students deserve modern, humane, and effective education, not pressure to participate in harm.
Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org is appealing a court decision after Macalester College defended its outdated psychology labs. Students deserve modern, humane, and effective education, not pressure to participate in harm.
Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Join me Nov. 2 in Los Angeles to celebrate 40 years of @pcrm.org with Moby, Chef Tal Ronnen, Jim Greenbaum, and Dr. Kristi Funk. An afternoon of compassion, connection, and great food.
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www.pcrm.org/events/40th-...
October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Join me Nov. 2 in Los Angeles to celebrate 40 years of @pcrm.org with Moby, Chef Tal Ronnen, Jim Greenbaum, and Dr. Kristi Funk. An afternoon of compassion, connection, and great food.
www.pcrm.org/events/40th-...
www.pcrm.org/events/40th-...
My new op-ed with @medpagetoday.com: We need a smarter way to talk about ultra-processed foods—one that helps people make better choices for their health.
@drnealbarnard.pcrm.org says the label “ultra-processed foods” may mislead us. Some plant-based items may actually lower diabetes risk.
"To physicians, broad UPF bans may raise potential red flags."
While policymakers have cast ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as dietary villains, the issue may be more nuanced, according to @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org, president of @pcrm.org.
Read the #OpEd: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
While policymakers have cast ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as dietary villains, the issue may be more nuanced, according to @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org, president of @pcrm.org.
Read the #OpEd: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My new op-ed with @medpagetoday.com: We need a smarter way to talk about ultra-processed foods—one that helps people make better choices for their health.
In an open letter published Sept. 14 in the Minnesota Star Tribune, Macalester alumni, former lab workers, and 130+ experts urge the college to end fatal animal experiments in psychology courses.
Read more : PCRM.org/MacalesterAlumniLetter
Read more : PCRM.org/MacalesterAlumniLetter
September 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In an open letter published Sept. 14 in the Minnesota Star Tribune, Macalester alumni, former lab workers, and 130+ experts urge the college to end fatal animal experiments in psychology courses.
Read more : PCRM.org/MacalesterAlumniLetter
Read more : PCRM.org/MacalesterAlumniLetter
A plant-based diet can help beat diabetes and support healthy weight.
I talked with Tony Fama on Inspired Lives about how simple changes in what we eat can transform health.
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I talked with Tony Fama on Inspired Lives about how simple changes in what we eat can transform health.
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Dr. Neal Barnard says Go Vegan, Beat Diabetes and Lose Weight
Podcast Episode · Inspired Lives · 09/13/2025 · 46m
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September 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A plant-based diet can help beat diabetes and support healthy weight.
I talked with Tony Fama on Inspired Lives about how simple changes in what we eat can transform health.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
I talked with Tony Fama on Inspired Lives about how simple changes in what we eat can transform health.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
I’m excited to speak at The Plant Powered Party in Las Vegas, Aug. 29–31—celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. John McDougall. I’ll be sharing The Power Foods Diet and connecting with a wonderful plant-based community.
Hope to see you there!
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Hope to see you there!
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August 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I’m excited to speak at The Plant Powered Party in Las Vegas, Aug. 29–31—celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. John McDougall. I’ll be sharing The Power Foods Diet and connecting with a wonderful plant-based community.
Hope to see you there!
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Hope to see you there!
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Celebrate 40 years of progress with us!
Join Dr. Neal Barnard for a fundraising brunch on Sept. 7 at Moose Mountain in CA with vegan food, live music, & stunning views. Proceeds support our groundbreaking work to modernize medicine and save both animal and human lives. www.pcrm.org/events/moose...
Join Dr. Neal Barnard for a fundraising brunch on Sept. 7 at Moose Mountain in CA with vegan food, live music, & stunning views. Proceeds support our groundbreaking work to modernize medicine and save both animal and human lives. www.pcrm.org/events/moose...
August 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Celebrate 40 years of progress with us!
Join Dr. Neal Barnard for a fundraising brunch on Sept. 7 at Moose Mountain in CA with vegan food, live music, & stunning views. Proceeds support our groundbreaking work to modernize medicine and save both animal and human lives. www.pcrm.org/events/moose...
Join Dr. Neal Barnard for a fundraising brunch on Sept. 7 at Moose Mountain in CA with vegan food, live music, & stunning views. Proceeds support our groundbreaking work to modernize medicine and save both animal and human lives. www.pcrm.org/events/moose...
As a physician, I’m concerned when we lump all “ultra-processed” foods together. Not all are harmful; many plant-based ones are actually linked to lower diabetes risk. The real issue isn’t processing; it’s what we’re processing.
Read more: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Read more: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
July 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
As a physician, I’m concerned when we lump all “ultra-processed” foods together. Not all are harmful; many plant-based ones are actually linked to lower diabetes risk. The real issue isn’t processing; it’s what we’re processing.
Read more: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Read more: www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Macalester College is still using and killing live animals in the psychology classroom.
As an alum, I’m leading a legal effort urging the college to adopt more ethical, modern, and nonanimal methods.
www.startribune.com/alum-sues-ma...
As an alum, I’m leading a legal effort urging the college to adopt more ethical, modern, and nonanimal methods.
www.startribune.com/alum-sues-ma...
Alum sues Macalester over animal cruelty concerns in lab experiments
Alumnus Dr. Neal Barnard says Macalester College should stop using animals in psychology labs over ethical concerns. His lawsuit in Hennepin County alleges the St. Paul school is still using live anim...
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July 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Macalester College is still using and killing live animals in the psychology classroom.
As an alum, I’m leading a legal effort urging the college to adopt more ethical, modern, and nonanimal methods.
www.startribune.com/alum-sues-ma...
As an alum, I’m leading a legal effort urging the college to adopt more ethical, modern, and nonanimal methods.
www.startribune.com/alum-sues-ma...
A new Star Tribune letter to the editor echoes my concerns about outdated animal labs at Macalester. The harm doesn't stop at the lab rat—it can stay with students for life.
Read the letter to the editor: www.startribune.com/readers-writ...
Read the letter to the editor: www.startribune.com/readers-writ...
July 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A new Star Tribune letter to the editor echoes my concerns about outdated animal labs at Macalester. The harm doesn't stop at the lab rat—it can stay with students for life.
Read the letter to the editor: www.startribune.com/readers-writ...
Read the letter to the editor: www.startribune.com/readers-writ...
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How can diet and lifestyle reduce breast cancer risk?
In a new interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down the AMA’s new prevention-focused policy.
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In a new interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down the AMA’s new prevention-focused policy.
Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/neal-ba...
Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, highlights AMA's new breast cancer prevention guidelines
The American Medical Association urges plant-based diets, exercise, and reduced alcohol to lower breast cancer risk and address racial disparities.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
How can diet and lifestyle reduce breast cancer risk?
In a new interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down the AMA’s new prevention-focused policy.
Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/neal-ba...
In a new interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down the AMA’s new prevention-focused policy.
Read more: www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/neal-ba...
Macalester College is still using and killing live animals in the psychology classroom, in experiments that have been stopped by leading universities like Yale, Stanford, and Princeton.
June 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Macalester College is still using and killing live animals in the psychology classroom, in experiments that have been stopped by leading universities like Yale, Stanford, and Princeton.
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Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — and they're making us sick! These industrially processed foods are being linked to 32 different diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and depression.
One Type of Food Linked to 32 Diseases: How to Avoid It with Dr. Neal Barnard
YouTube video by Physicians Committee
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June 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere — and they're making us sick! These industrially processed foods are being linked to 32 different diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and depression.
Our research studies find that when people are given basic information about how a diet change can help, along with modest support, such as a meeting with a dietitian and weekly classes, they find that a dietary rethink is easy, empowering, and often life-changing.
June 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Our research studies find that when people are given basic information about how a diet change can help, along with modest support, such as a meeting with a dietitian and weekly classes, they find that a dietary rethink is easy, empowering, and often life-changing.
There is no reason to wait. We can protect our health, our planet, and the animals we share it with by leaving them off the plate.
June 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
There is no reason to wait. We can protect our health, our planet, and the animals we share it with by leaving them off the plate.
Beyond its environmental payoff, a vegan diet is the diet of choice for reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
June 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Beyond its environmental payoff, a vegan diet is the diet of choice for reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Reposted by Neal Barnard, MD
GREAT NEWS! @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org co-drafted a new American Medical Association policy encouraging physicians to regularly discuss with patients the benefits of lifestyle changes that may reduce breast cancer risk, including a healthy plant-based diet.
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Read More: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
June 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
GREAT NEWS! @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org co-drafted a new American Medical Association policy encouraging physicians to regularly discuss with patients the benefits of lifestyle changes that may reduce breast cancer risk, including a healthy plant-based diet.
Read More: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
Read More: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...
The most obvious benefit of a vegan diet is to the animals. Americans currently eat 1 million animals every hour. We can protect our health, our planet, and the animals we share it with by leaving them off the plate.
June 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The most obvious benefit of a vegan diet is to the animals. Americans currently eat 1 million animals every hour. We can protect our health, our planet, and the animals we share it with by leaving them off the plate.
A plant-based diet is a powerful way to achieve good health. In addition, it is essential to include a reliable source of vitamin B12 in your diet. You can easily meet your B12 needs with a daily supplement.
June 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A plant-based diet is a powerful way to achieve good health. In addition, it is essential to include a reliable source of vitamin B12 in your diet. You can easily meet your B12 needs with a daily supplement.
As a doctor, I want people to know that they already wield some of the most powerful tools to help take control over the risk of cancer: the fork and knife.
June 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
As a doctor, I want people to know that they already wield some of the most powerful tools to help take control over the risk of cancer: the fork and knife.
Exercise is beneficial, and I strongly recommend it. However, a lack of exercise is not the primary reason for weight problems, and exercise can never take the place of a healthful diet.
June 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Exercise is beneficial, and I strongly recommend it. However, a lack of exercise is not the primary reason for weight problems, and exercise can never take the place of a healthful diet.
Research shows that saturated and trans fats found in dairy products, meats, pastries, and fried foods can increase the risk for cognitive decline. A plant-based diet helps protect brain health. Berries and foods rich in vitamin E are especially beneficial.
May 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Research shows that saturated and trans fats found in dairy products, meats, pastries, and fried foods can increase the risk for cognitive decline. A plant-based diet helps protect brain health. Berries and foods rich in vitamin E are especially beneficial.
Protein requirements are easily met by a plant-based diet. According to the World Health Organization, ‘protein deficiency is almost always accompanied by inadequate energy intake,’ meaning the problem is a lack of food, not a lack of meat.
May 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Protein requirements are easily met by a plant-based diet. According to the World Health Organization, ‘protein deficiency is almost always accompanied by inadequate energy intake,’ meaning the problem is a lack of food, not a lack of meat.