Parasitic Worms Are Showing Up in Sushi
Parasitic Worms Are Showing Up in Sushi

“Some people experience a tingling sensation after or while eating raw or undercooked fish or squid. This is actually the worm moving in the mouth or throat.”

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Barack Obama Urges World to Eat Less Meat (but Isn’t Vegan—Yet!)
Barack Obama Urges World to Eat Less Meat (but Isn’t Vegan—Yet!)

The Obamas work to tackle climate change, Barack’s favorite food is broccoli, and Michelle’s legacy is based on improving people’s health, but they still haven’t ditched animal-derived foods.

Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Second-Largest School District in the U.S. to Start Vegan Meal Pilot Program
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Second-Largest School District in the U.S. to Start Vegan Meal Pilot Program

On Tuesday, board members unanimously approved a vegan lunch pilot program that will begin this fall at select Los Angeles schools.

5 Perfect Reasons to Go Vegan
5 Perfect Reasons to Go Vegan

Still debating? Here are the five best (non-graphic) reasons you should go vegan.

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There’s Nothing Super About Nintendo’s Super Mario Happy Meal Toys
There’s Nothing Super About Nintendo’s Super Mario Happy Meal Toys

PETA urges the video-game company to stick to what it’s good at after it announced that Super Mario toys will be included in Happy Meals.

Race for the Ms. Woman Nevada Crown: Liz Miklosi Wants You to Go Vegan
Race for the Ms. Woman Nevada Crown: Liz Miklosi Wants You to Go Vegan

From saving animals and helping the planet to improving our health, there are plenty of reasons why a vegan platform in a race for royalty is the best.

It’s Tax Day, and ‘Pigs’ and ‘Cows’ Are Asking Lawmakers to Tax Meat
It’s Tax Day, and ‘Pigs’ and ‘Cows’ Are Asking Lawmakers to Tax Meat

Tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline are taxed because of their negative health or environmental costs, so shouldn’t meat be, too? PETA thinks so!

JoJo Is All Grown Up—and Vegan!
JoJo Is All Grown Up—and Vegan!

For JoJo, what began as a dairy-free lifestyle to help her voice became an ethical decision to go vegan. Read how Russell Simmons helped.

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Stuff Your Face With Plants and Still Lose Weight, Study Finds
Stuff Your Face With Plants and Still Lose Weight, Study Finds

New research has found that a diet of plant-based whole foods can shrink your waistline, reverse type 2 diabetes, and lower cholesterol levels.

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TLC’s Chilli Requests Vegans Get Some TLC at Chili’s Grill & Bar
TLC’s Chilli Requests Vegans Get Some TLC at Chili’s Grill & Bar

Chilli is committed to spreading a healthy message—and she would love for Chili’s Grill & Bar to get with the times.

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The ‘Happiest Man in the World’ Wants You to Go Vegan
The ‘Happiest Man in the World’ Wants You to Go Vegan

Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard, who has been called the “happiest man in the world”, reveals why he thinks going vegan is the key to lasting happiness.

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‘Chick Maggot’: Australian Woman Finds Wriggling Larvae in Chicken Tender
‘Chick Maggot’: Australian Woman Finds Wriggling Larvae in Chicken Tender

An Australian woman is left traumatized after finding maggots wriggling in her fully cooked chicken tenders.

VIDEO: Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem Raises the ‘Barre’ for Animals
VIDEO: Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem Raises the ‘Barre’ for Animals

Iconic dancer Sylvie Guillem shows how anyone can jump-start the new year by switching to healthy and compassionate vegan meals.

Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs: Factory Farming Is Making Us Sick
Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs: Factory Farming Is Making Us Sick

The United Nations General Assembly has just met to tackle “the biggest threat to modern medicine”: antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

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Opinion: Too Many Schools Are Still Flunking Lunch
Opinion: Too Many Schools Are Still Flunking Lunch

The school cafeteria’s mystery meat isn’t just gross—it puts kids at risk for serious health problems.

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