As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report. Released Thursday, the report represents the government’s first comprehensive look at mental disorders in children. It focuses on diagnoses in six areas: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral or [...]

Becoming an American can be bad for your health. A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. And while their U.S.-born children may have more money, they tend to live shorter lives than [...]

Even the most deadly of diseases can possess a strange beauty under the microscope. This concept first struck Dr Christine Iacobuzio-Donahue as she was looking at a sample of testicular cancer. The patterns and colours reminded her of modern art, and seemed just as suitable for a museum wall as they did for a laboratory. [...]

The health department reported one more of dentist Scott Harrington’s patients tested positive for hepatitis B, bringing the total to five. A total of 70 patients have tested positive for hepatitis C and the health department reported last week that it has identified three positive cases of HIV. In March, Tulsa County health officials urged [...]

A new report assessing the economic viability of services provided by practicing midlevel dental providers in the U.S. shows that they are expanding preventive dental care to people who need it most: children and those who can’t afford care. At the same time, they are providing that care at a reduced cost to the dental [...]

The Associated Press reports that the overhaul’s definition of “American Indian” only includes those tribes that are recognized by the federal government, though more than 100 tribes are recognized by state governments but not that U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other outlets report on insurance rates under the ACA, doctor-owned hospitals and the much lamented [...]

People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure — also known as hypertension. “This study confirms many people’s feelings that exercise may be useful in the control of hypertension,” said Dr. Howard Weintraub, a cardiologist and associate [...]

Primary care doctors should screen all adults for drinking problems, and offer them counseling if needed, new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force suggest. Based on years of research, there is enough evidence that a quick screen at the doctor’s office can spot “risky” drinking, according to the task force, an independent panel [...]

The Associated Press/Washington Post: Entitlement Programs Thrive Amid Gridlock, Shifting Money From Younger Generations To Older. With Congress increasingly unable to resolve budget disputes, federal programs on automatic pilot are consuming ever larger amounts of government resources. The trend helps older Americans, who receive the bulk of Social Security and Medicare benefits, at the expense [...]

His girlfriend Victoria Mary Clarke tweeted for help saying: “Shane is keen to find a dentist, so he can star in Hollywood film.” She promised the Pogues legend would front an ad campaign in return for the costly implants. Shane, 55, was famous for his stumpy-toothed look after his wild lifestyle caused his teeth to rot [...]