- The Amish are a devout, very traditional Christian faith dating back to the 1500s. They value simple living, plain clothes, close church and family relationships, limited use of modern conveniences, ...

Plenty of research shows that children in the Amish community in the United States are diagnosed with diseases such as cancer and diabetes, contrary to a claim online suggesting the sect’s avoidance ...

A Nov. 28 Threads post (direct link, archive link) makes sweeping claims about the health of Amish people compared to other Americans. “Amish people have a longer life expectancy than regular people ...