When it comes to dragging children to the world, pregnancy is a heavy task set on the shoulders of anyone who is pregnant. In terms of childmongering, Asian country, Turkey offers a very different approach using religion, spirituality and social structures to deal with the challenges of child bear
Picture this: A person steps forward to sign up for a very special cause. They want to share their organs with someone in need. Ever wonder what motivates this selfless act? Well, to untangle that mystery, some folks decided to look at the situation in an interesting way:
Imagine stepping into a store with everything religious on display. This is the new normal for many. It is a place where all the big religions have their shelves. In this spiritual supermarket, you could find a Buddha statue next to a crucifix. From the Christian mysticism alongside astrology charts
You know, spiritual journeys can be really interesting when you combine nonbinary and Black perspectives. We heard from 11 people, all nonbinary Black women aged between 21 to 30, living in the US. They talked about how they see spirituality and religion differently. Some were more spiritu
Head and neck cancers, or HNC, are a tough challenge. They mess with how you look and important daily activities like eating, talking, and breathing. This can be really hard for patients and their caregivers. But did you know that religion and spirituality can be a big help? These practices can offe
In today's world, palliative care often involves more than just physical treatments. Spiritual support plays a crucial role, but not everyone follows traditional religions. Many people identify as "spiritual but not religious, " which can make providing the right spiritual care challenging. This is
Spirituality has been hinted to boost patient outcomes, although it hasn't been thoroughly tested in clinical trials yet. Imagine this: a condition like hypertension, a leading cause of heart disease globally, might be influenced by something other than medications. Enter the FEEL Trial, which delve
Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t
Recently, scientists have raised concerns about using spirituality measures that are mixed with mental and social health indicators. Many researchers might not know about this issue, even though these scales are commonly used in health studies. Previously, experts warned about choosing the right rel
Have you ever thought about how your beliefs can affect your mental health? A recent study in Saudi Arabia looked into this very topic. They focused on patients who are undergoing hemodialysis, a common treatment for kidney failure. The researchers wanted to know how strong religious beliefs might h
