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Most Devout Most Likely to Fight Death to the End
Those with advanced cancer, strong faith more often wanted lifesaving measures, study finds

Church-Based Weight Plan Peels Off Pounds for Blacks
Members dropped 5% of body weight and sustained it for 6 months, study finds

Regular Church Attendance May Lower Suicide Risk
'Spirituality' has little effect, but active practice plays a role, study suggests

Religion May Help Extend Your Life
Regular attendance is key, researchers say, but they don't know why

Spiritual Beliefs Part of Health Care for Some
Most are happy to discuss subject with eye docs, says researcher

Measles Cases Highest Since 1996
Parents' philosophical, religious fear of vaccination leading to increase, CDC report says

Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says

Most Psychiatrists Open to Discussing Spiritual Concerns
They're more likely to broach the topic with patients than are other doctors, study finds

Women Who Stay Religious Less Likely to Have Anxiety Disorder
But study also shows men who practice faith less in adulthood more likely to avoid depression

Personal Convictions May Control Both Behavior and Emotions
Distinct brain regions activated by beliefs and human feelings, study shows