Health Care

No one can see a medical emergency coming, but you can do a few things to prepare yourself financially for the unexpected costs of a pricey surgery or hospital visit.

There are a lot of wrong ideas going around about the health care overhaul law. Get the facts.

Shares of Monster Beverage took another nosedive after mounting health concerns over its energy drinks translated to a quarterly miss.

Cancer in your history? A chronic condition? Don't assume you can't find an affordable policy.

Nothing is certain in life but death, taxes – and as it looks now, hefty insurance premium hikes come 2016. Is there anything consumers can do?

Medical identity theft increased nearly 22% between 2013 and 2014, and many of the thieves were friends or family of the victims.

Paying for an emergency room visit out of pocket can be astronomical, but you can fight back. 

A medical emergency can easily turn into a financial disaster. Here's what to know if you or a loved one needs emergency care.

Find out what you want to know, starting with the basic question: What is health insurance?

Discount health plans offer access to health care at a discounted rate -- but experts say consumers need to be aware of what exactly they cover.

Novartis agreed to sell its blood transfusion testing unit to Spain's Grifols for $1.68 billion.

The level of care, expertise and doctor experience varies among hospitals, so patients expecting a hospital stay should find the best institution to meet their needs.  

Community Health Systems said it will scoop up smaller rival Health Management Associates  for $3.9 billion to strengthen its base amid tumult in the health-care industry.

Despite the high sticker price, medical bills can often be negotiated. But how long can patients wait to try and lower their tab?

Beverage giants like Coca-Cola continue to try to insulate themselves against slumping soda sales amid health concerns.

The health information site easily beat Wall Street expectations in the second quarter and raised its full-year guidance.

6Sensorslabs are creating portable food detectors for consumers to test foods for allergies

From tomatoes to sick employees, inside Chipotle’s nationwide store shut down

How four friends from Texas turned their love for tacos into cash.

Former Twitter Inc chief executive, Dick Costolo, said on Tuesday he is starting a new company with Bryan Oki, co founder & chief executive at wellness consulting firm Fitify Inc.