News tagged with religious practices
Somalia: Female genital mutilation down
(AP)—Attitudes in Somalia toward a practice that critics decry as torture may be changing, as new data released by the U.N. children's agency on Tuesday showed that female genital mutilation among children in northern Somalia ...
Health
Apr 16, 2013 |
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Parents, religion guard against college drinking
Religious college students report less alcohol use than their classmates – and the reason may have to do with how their parents handle stress, according to new research by a Michigan State University scholar.
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Mar 05, 2013 |
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US Marines studying mindfulness-based training
The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military's toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 20, 2013 |
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Vegetarians and those on restricted diets unwittingly eating animal gelatin in meds
A significant proportion of vegetarians and other patients with dietary preferences borne out of cultural/religious practices are unwittingly consuming animal gelatin in prescribed medicines, reveals research published online ...
Medications
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Calif. gov signs bill to prevent circumcision bans
(AP) -- California's governor has signed a bill that that will prevent local governments from banning male circumcision.
Health
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Conscientious objection to any procedure doctor's right, say medical students
Doctors should be allowed to object to any procedure that conflicts with their personal, moral, or religious beliefs, reveals a survey of medical students, published in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Other
Jul 19, 2011 |
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