We're pleased to offer PETA Prime readers an opportunity to win a copy of Vegan Bite By Bite by PETA Friend and author Marilyn Peterson. Introduced by PCRM President Dr. Neal Barnard, Vegan Bite By Bite is a one-stop resource packed with grocery lists, recipes, menu plans, …

How many consumers really know what they’re eating? Oddly enough, the meat industry often isn’t too keen on spelling out exactly where its products come from – so we thought we’d do it for them. Here’s the unvarnished truth about some cruel foodstuffs that not everyone is aware of:

Veal: To make this co-product of the dairy industry, male …

A large study of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs conducted over a period of nine years has confirmed what previous studies have found: Statins, such as Lipitor and Crestor, can lower cholesterol levels—but at a price. Known side effects include muscle pain, nausea, and damage to the liver and nervous system. In fact, the study, which was recently published in …

It was 20 degrees outside. The tiny gray dog, tethered to a tree, had no shelter and no way to stay warm. Her hair was falling out in clumps because of a severe skin infection, leaving her shivering and on the brink of hypothermia. Thankfully, the little dog, now named Suzy, was rescued after a concerned passerby called PETA's Emergency …

Today is “Blue Monday”, apparently the most depressing day of the year. But don’t despair: if the bad weather and post-Christmas gloom have got you down, there’s an easy way to cheer yourself up – go vegan!

A study published in Nutrition Journal reveals that vegans score significantly better on mood scales and have lower instances of …

A driver on a rural highway in Ohio spotted a dog lying on the side of the road. She stopped her car and got out to check on the dog but couldn't tell much about her condition, other than that she appeared to be breathing. The driver called PETA but unfortunately hadn't contacted local police or animal control and had …

Dry enough for you? No one needs to be reminded that the nation is experiencing the worst drought in half a century, with nearly two-thirds of the continental U.S. suffering from drought conditions. The dry, hot weather is fueling wildfires, scorching lawns and sending food prices soaring — especially for people who eat meat, eggs and dairy products.

If you're concerned …