Matthew Mientka

Women Over 50 Are Giving Birth More Than Ever

As more women over age 50 give birth, some fertility specialists are saying they have no problem with that.

Some Employers See 'Special' Workers As Beneficial

Some Businesses Hiring Disabled Workers See Win-Win

Although some people may be unemployable in the normal sense, many people with moderate to severe mental disabilities find a niche in the working world.

Regret: Romanian Man Says Swallowing Fork 'Stupid Idea'

Regret: Romanian Man Says Swallowing Fork Was 'Mistake'

Among life's regrets was swallowing that fork on a bet...

Elevated Cholesterol Strikes Nearly One-Third Of U.S. Kids

Nearly One-Third Of US Kids Have Elevated Cholesterol

Although wary of medicating children for high cholesterol, many researchers agree with new federal guidelines encouraging cholesterol screenings for children as an opportunity to recommend improved diet and exercise.

Chronic Low Body Weight Just As Deadly As Obesity

A new review of studies shows that people with low body mass indexes face the same heightened chances of death as people with obesity.

Limes Double As Commodity Hit By Disease

Margaritas In Danger? Lime Prices Double As Shortage Looms

A near doubling of the price of limes has made a trip to Margaritaville that much more expensive.

Impotence Curable Through Healthier Living

Impotence Could Be Cured Without Medication

Impotence, or "E.D." (erectile dysfunction) affected 31 percent of men in a study in Australia. But researchers say the condition may be reversed naturally through healthier lifestyle choices.

Surgeons Replace Skull With 3D-Printed Plastic Cap

Surgeons Use 3-D Printer To Perform World's 1st Skull Transplant [VIDEO]

Surgeons in the Netherlands say they've performed the world's first complete skull transplant, a breakthrough made possible by new 3D printing technology.