Articles By Matthew Mientka
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Children Who Are Teased While Playing Sports Could Be Less Physically Active Later On
Highlighting the importance of "reindeer games" to a child's health, a new study shows that teasing during sporting activity leads to lowered levels of exercise later on. -
Study Suggests Laughter Not Necessarily Best Medicine
A review of the academic literature finds that laughter may not be the best medicine; however, evidence does not warrant cessation. -
A Chemical Made By Young Cells May 'Trick' Older Cells Into Thinking Young
The key to immortality, or at least a reprieve from fate, may be entirely natural. -
Using Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease? You May Want To Reconsider; Study Shows Risks Outweigh Benefits
For healthy adults, the risks of aspirin may outweigh possible preventive benefits for cardiovascular disease. -
Most Americans Don't Know How To Choose Obamacare Policies
Four in five Americans lack sufficient competency to choose their own health care insurance plan on the new government-run exchanges, a new study shows. -
Angelina Jolie’s Preventive Mastectomy Increased Breast Cancer Awareness But Didn't Educate Public About Determining Risk
Although most Americans heard of film star Angelina Jolie's mastectomy, few were able to answer basic facts about breast cancer. -
Racial Gap In Infant Mortality Rate Persists
Although narrowing, the racial gap between whites and African-Americans in infant mortality remains stubbornly persistent. -
When It Comes To Standardized Test Scores, Genetics More Important Than Environmental Factors
Although genetics explains much about scholastic achievement variability, investigators say the findings carry no policy implications at the moment. -
The American Medical Association’s New Blood Pressure Guidelines Would Reduce Medication
The American Medical Association on Tuesday issued revised clinical guidelines for hypertension in a move that might lower medication rates for many seniors. -
A Biostatician Analyzes Celebrity Influence In Medicine
A Canadian academic analyzes how celebrities influence discourse on public health, for better or worse. -
Newly Discovered ‘Teen Gene’ Could Help Combat Development Of Severe Mental Illness
Scientists say the newly discovered "teen gene" in the medial prefrontal cortex influences the possible development of mental illness, such as schizophrenia, depression, and drug addiction. -
Climate Change Increases Water Scarcity Risk; Millions Could Face Water Shortages
This century, roughly 40 percent more people around the world will experience "absolute water scarcity" — 500 or less cubic meters of water per person per year.
