Health Care

San-Francisco-based wearable device maker, Fitbit, will report its first quarter as a public company after the bell on Wednesday, and the stock performance suggests the company is in tip top shape.

For decades stress and burnout have plagued the American workplace in a similar way that obesity has plagued school aged children.

Most diet and exercise resolutions fail because people try to do them alone.

Personal training, gym memberships, unlimited yoga passes and the like are all fine ways to get in shape for the sleeveless days of summer, but what if you're looking to work out without adding a new line to your budget?

Coca-Cola has raised its stake in Keurig Green Mountain, becoming the company's largest shareholder ahead of the release of their joint cold brewing machine. 

GlaxoSmithKline has launched an investigation with the FDA for its popular over-the-counter weight-loss drug Alli, saying bottles in at least seven states have been tampered with. 

Eating an all-organic diet and joining a pricey gym aren’t the only ways to get fit. 

Walgreen reported a 5% improvement in a key revenue metric as pharmacy sales grew despite the negative impacts of a harsh weather and generics.

Altria and Philip Morris will work to commercialize reduced-risk products and e-cigarettes as awareness regarding the harmful effects of traditional tobacco products spreads. 

Students have coverage choices, including school health plans and Obamacare.

If losing weight is on your New Year’s resolution list, here’s some good news: fulfilling that goal might not mean long hours at the gym.

Whether it’s the caloric eggnog or the second trip to the buffet during a holiday party, studies show that people gain an average of one to two pounds during the holiday season. While two pounds alone isn’t bad, many people don’t shed the extra weight--and it adds up over time.

Figuring out which medical apps are worth your money and time can be tough process, but that could all be about to change.  

President Barack Obama has renewed his promise that if you like your health insurance plan, you can keep it - at least for another year. But is he too late to fix the problem?

Nestle agreed to sell most of its Jenny Craig diet business to the private equity firm as the world’s largest food group looks to slim down.

The average Americans can expect to pay a premium of $328 monthly for a mid-tier health insurance plan when the Obamacare health exchanges open for enrollment next week.

Employers are relying more on health plans that reward gym rats and penalize couch potatoes.

To fight smoking, health insurance reform allows higher rates for tobacco users. Is that fair?

Studies show people are more motivated to lose weight and live more healthy when the process is social--so why not make wellness a priority at work?

As Weight Watchers Chief Executive David Kirchhoff steps down from the post, the company's 2Q profit drops 16% amid fewer paying members.