News tagged with religious studies


Health: From national duty to private matter

Today health is a matter of living a risk-conscious lifestyle and being in control of one's body and life. Yet 100 years ago, health was not a private matter but rather a national duty. This is found in a new doctoral thesis ...

Health created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gut reaction: Morality in food choice

We've all heard the saying, "you are what you eat." It turns out the old adage might be true on more than just a physical level. The food you choose may also reflect your personal ethics.

Health created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Beliefs battle hypertension

As you are weighing whether or not to go to church services this Christmas, consider this: Does a belief in God confer any health benefits? With the help of a large Norwegian longitudinal health study called HUNT, researchers ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 26, 2011 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (4) | comments 5

HIV uncertainty pushes Malawians to want children earlier

People in Malawi who are uncertain about their HIV status are more eager to start families than those who are certain of their HIV status, according to researchers.

HIV & AIDS created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0