CHICAGO — Forget Fluffy and Fido. Bessie the cow just might make a healthier pet. That idea stems from new research in two farming-based religious communities that shun modern ways but have ...

Living with animals is thought to have profound effects on our immunity – potentially reducing the risk of allergies, eczema and even autoimmune conditions. Since they first emigrated from Central ...

The old road to heaven -- The Hutterites -- The Mennonites -- The Amish -- The Brethren -- Common convictions -- Four roads to heaven -- Preserving a pilgrim people ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Amish communities and other isolated religious colonies are thriving by persuading their children to continue their largely preindustrial ways and remain with their churches, according ...

PHOENIX — It’s in the dust. A new study says house dust may be the key to preventing asthma in children. The research shows a connection between the house dust found in Amish homes and a significantly ...

Glenda Maendel’s German-influenced intonation is in keeping with a North Dakotan accent, although certain sounds in her soft voice hint at an unfamiliar dialect. Her voice’s German lilt is stronger ...

MUNCIE, Ind. -- Indiana is home to about 1 in 6 of all Amish Americans, with estimates from 2022 at about 62,000 adherents. The Amish, as most readers will know, are a Christian religious denomination ...