Global warming will affect the health and welfare of every American, but the poor, elderly, and children will suffer the most, according to a new White House science report released Thursday.

SAN FRANCISCO // The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs isn't doing enough to prevent suicide and provide adequate medical care for Americans who have served in the armed forces, a class-action lawsuit that goes to trial today charges. The lawsuit, file

The Health Department has announced alternative arrangements for staff at hospitals, health centres and residences for the elderly, in case Monday's public transport strike goes ahead as threatened.

Ohio's efforts to fight hunger, expand health-care coverage to uninsured children and boost student achievement all have been stymied by the stalemate that has plagued Congress the past year.

RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health will implement a compulsory health insurance scheme for the estimated four million foreign workers in the Islamic Kingdom.