Belief in God or other higher powers may be crucially linked to humans' cognitive ability to infer other peoples' mental states, called "theory of mind" or "mentalizing," according to research published May 30 in the open ...
May 30, 2012
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New research suggests that when non-religious people think about their own death they become more consciously skeptical about religion, but unconsciously grow more receptive to religious belief.
Apr 2, 2012
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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 ...
Dec 26, 2011
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Belief in God doesn't deter a person from cheating on a test, unless that God is seen as a mean, punishing one, researchers say.
Apr 20, 2011
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Many people eat a plant-based diet for health benefits and cultural and religious beliefs, while others just enjoy the savory taste of fruits and vegetables.
Apr 18, 2024
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For Ana Marcela RodrÃguez, an immigrant from Mexico, finding a bilingual therapist in North Texas who understood her culture felt like a near-impossible task.
Jun 23, 2023
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Children in school uniforms and toddlers with their parents lined up Monday for polio vaccinations in the Sigli town square on the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, after four children were found infected ...
Nov 28, 2022
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A US judge ruled Wednesday in favor of Christian employers who refuse, on religious grounds, to provide workers with health insurance that covers the cost of drugs that help prevent HIV/AIDS.
Sep 8, 2022
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The death toll from a measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has risen to almost 700 children, the country's health ministry has said.
Sep 5, 2022
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In the drive to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19, many question where faith communities stand. A critical number of religious leaders rallying against vaccination often dominate the narrative, while other voices receive ...
Dec 3, 2021
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