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Religious leaders from diverse faith organizations recently published a statement for the G8 leaders who met at Camp David this past week.

Getting diagnosed with type-2 diabetes can do a lot of things to your perspective: Your life, your priorities, your family and even your food.

The Dalai Lama received the 2012 Templeton Prize for his work linking science and wider questions of faith and religion. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader was awarded the prize, which comes with $1.7 million, Monday at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

In a striking find, archaeologists in Guatemala report the discovery of a small building whose walls display not only a stunningly preserved mural of a brightly adorned Mayan king, but also calendars that destroy any notion that the Mayans predicted the end of the world in 2012.

An awakening America is recognizing, “What we eat is infinitely more relevant than anyone ever thought.” Two-thirds of Americans are now obese, clearly credited to nutritional illiteracy, greedy corporations, and the failed Standard American Diet.

Archaeologists have unearthed a trove of artifacts dating back to the time of the biblical King David that they say closely correspond to the description of Solomon’s Temple found in the Book of Kings.

Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptists, Ahmadis, and Hare Krishna: the ax of religious repression and censorship of books and magazines continues to fall on the Kazakh faithful, with freedom of worship increasingly at risk, already reduced by stringent and illiberal laws.

The question of whether or not genetically modified foods (GMO's) are safe for human consumption is an ongoing debate that does not seem to see any resolution except in the arena of public opinion.

Cinnamon is one of the most anti-oxidant rich herbs on the planet. It has been revered by nearly every culture for centuries for its sweet taste and pleasant aroma. Cinnamon has been shown to have remarkable medicinal qualities that enhance blood sugar signaling, reduce inflammation, stimulate immunity and promote neurological health.

On April 20, Hindu American Seva Charities made history, co-hosting with The White House a historic conference, entitled Community Building in the 21st Century with Strengthened Dharmic Faith-Based Institutions for the Dharmic Religious Leaders in Washington, D.C.

A recent study involved heart bypass operation patients in Thailand. The curcumin lowered risk from post bypass operation heart attack by 65% s. That group of patients also showed significantly lower levels of inflammation and oxidative stress markers in their blood.

You don't have to waste money on toxic chemicals to clean your home, treat a cold, or pamper your skin. Lemon juice is a simple, natural alternative that can replace countless bottles of over-priced chemicals.

Summarizing data from surveys performed in 1991, 1998 and 2008 in 30 countries from Chile to Japan, the Chicago university's National Opinion Research Center found that, on average, 43 percent of those aged 68 and older were certain that God exists.

The Arctic has been totally neglected up until now, but it’s seen as the most promising future source of oil and natural gas, so suddenly it has become valuable real estate. Suddenly, national boundaries that nobody cared about before are becoming very important.

As a community activist in Queens, New York, Muhammad Rashid has fought for the rights of immigrants held in detention and held a street fair to promote diversity. Mr. Rashid, a Muslim, said he had long believed that practicing yoga was tantamount to “denouncing my religion.”

According to the Pew Forum, more than half of Americans say they've switched religions at least once, but just 9% of U.S. adults say they've returned to the pews, practices and prayers that shaped them. They're not converts; they're reverts.

Foods that have an incredible array of health benefits that go well beyond just their nutrient value are considered Superfoods. The anti-oxidant power of blueberries has been shown to be particularly useful in stabilizing brain function and protecting the neural tissue from oxidative stress.

University of Chicago researchers study how doctors incorporate their own religious beliefs and discuss faith with patients.

In Harrow, the royal couple visited Krishna Avanti School where they watched traditional Hindu dance and musical performances by schoolchildren and local groups.

Curcumin, the bioactive compound found in the Indian curry spice turmeric and commonly referred to as 'holy powder', has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat wounds, infections, and other health problems.