Consumer advocates worry recent mergers by carrier giants will reduce the already-sparse competition that exists among private Medicare health plans.

Working hard can kill you. A recent academic study found a strong correlation between long working hours and two major health problems: Cardiovascular disease and strokes.

Most people are unaware of provider-backed care and are unsure of whether it represents a potential alternative to their current coverage, according to a new study.

Millions of people enrolled on health insurance exchanges created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are missing out on subsidies available to help them cover the cost of their plans.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has never enjoyed widespread support among the U.S. electorate, but its millions of detractors are unsure of what the alternative to the law should be.

Wellness programs are on the rise in workplaces across the country, but with their growing popularity has come increased scrutiny of their effectiveness. Some experts claim that seemingly intuitive policies aimed at rewarding health lifestyles could produce the opposite effect.

Fitbit, the popular wearable technology firm, has more than doubled its value since going public two months ago and analysts are suggesting the company has long-term potential linked to the smartphone market.

Roughly 10 percent of U.S. adults remain uninsured. Who are they?