Articles By Matthew Mientka
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What To Do When Heat Stroke Strikes
The incidence of heat stroke is rising in the United States, but new guidelines may save lives. -
Going Into Labor? Many Women Choose A Longer One With Less Pain
Women generally prefer epidurals for a longer but less pained delivery, a new study from Stanford University shows. -
More Young Adults Getting Mental Help With Obamacare
Expanded coverage with the Affordable Care Act has led to greater use of inpatient mental health services among young adults, exposing an inability to deliver cheaper outpatient care. -
Should People Be Banned From Shaking Hands In Health Care Settings?
Doctors say the practice of handshaking should be banned in health care settings to prevent the spread of disease. -
Scientists Uncover Neural Pathways Behind Stress-Related Fever And Fatigue
Researchers in Japan have uncovered the neural pathways associated with the development of stress-induced hyperthermia, a discovery that may lead to improved treatments for chronic stress. -
Junk Food Ads At Sporting Events Like The World Cup Just Don't Make Sense
Some public health experts question the placement of junk food marketing in sports-related events, such as the FIFA World Cup, as the world struggles with obesity. -
Reversing Stereotypes: Mentally Ill Are More Likely To Be Murdered
A new study challenges popular notions about mental illness and violence, finding that people with mental illnesses are 2.5 times more likely than others to be murdered. -
Teen Sexting: Girls Are ‘Damned If They Do, Damned If They Don’t'
Teenage girls face a classic double standard with sexting as they face pressure to share nude photos, and shame for doing so. -
Menthol Cigarettes Have A Strong Hold On Youth Addictions
Teenagers who smoke menthols smoke more cigarettes than their regular tobacco-smoking peers, a new Canadian study finds. -
Food Trucks Win When It Comes To Food Safety
Despite a "street" reputation, mobile food vendors driving trucks and pushing carts tend to outscore restaurants on cleanliness and hygiene in food safety inspections. -
Health Care Woes: The Rich Worry About Rising Costs, Too
A new survey from U.S. Trust shows that even wealthy Americans worry about the rising cost of health care. -
Corn Masa Flour May Contribute To Hispanic Preterm Birth Defects
Food regulation has failed to keep pace with a growing Hispanic population by not requiring manufacturers to fortify corn masa flour with folic acid, which helps to prevent premature delivery and...
