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Patients in a Minimally Conscious State Remain Capable of Dreaming During Their Sleep
August 15, 2011 Researchers compared the sleep of "vegetative" patients and minimally conscious state patients. The results of their study demonstrate once again the necessity of an adapted and specific medical care ... > full story -
World Survey Links Religion and Happiness -- For Some
August 8, 2011 There may be a few atheists in foxholes, but a new study suggests that in societies under stress, those who are religious outnumber -- and are happier than -- their nonreligious counterparts. Where ... > full story -
Education Affects Americans' Religiosity -- But Not How You Might Think
August 8, 2011 A new study finds that education has a positive effect on Americans' churchgoing habits, devotional practices, emphasis on religion in daily life and support for religious leaders to weigh in on the ... > full story -
Religious Beliefs Impact Levels of Worry
August 5, 2011 Researchers have found that those who believe in a benevolent God tend to worry less and be more tolerant of life's uncertainties than those who believe in an indifferent or punishing ... > full story -
Effects of Tobacco Use Among Rural African American Young Adult Males
August 1, 2011 Tobacco related disease is a primary source of mortality for African American men. Recent studies suggest that "alternative" tobacco products may have supplanted cigarettes as the most common ... > full story -
Killing of Bin Laden Worsened Americans' Views of U.S. Muslims, Survey Finds
July 20, 2011 Instead of calming fears, the death of Osama bin Laden actually led more Americans to feel threatened by Muslims living in the United States, according to a new nationwide U.S. survey. In the weeks ... > full story -
Conscientious Objection to Any Procedure Is Doctor's Right, Say Medical Students
July 18, 2011 Doctors should be allowed to object to any procedure that conflicts with their personal, moral, or religious beliefs, reveals a survey of medical ... > full story -
Study Examines Relationship of Acculturation With Sun-Safe Behaviors of US Latinos
July 18, 2011 Among Latinos living in the United States, acculturation is associated with sunscreen use, but not with use of sun-protective clothing, according to a new ... > full story -
Talking About Faith Increases Hospital Patients' Overall Satisfaction, Study Finds
July 13, 2011 Hospitalized patients who had conversations about religion and spirituality with the health-care team were the most satisfied with their overall care. However, 20 percent of patients who would have ... > full story -
African-American Women Stress Compounded
July 12, 2011 Using incense or lighting a candle may seem like good ways to let go of racial stress, but a recent study found that might not be the case in terms of racial tension among women. In fact, some coping ... > full story
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