Shares of health care providers and service companies moved up Wednesday, with insurer WellPoint Inc. advancing even though the company cut its 2008 profit forecast.

U.S. could have major outbreak of contagious disease Federal health officials warned Thursday that the U.S. could be on the verge of a major outbreak of measles, a viral disease that had been declared wiped out in this country in 2000.

Europe spends far less on health care than the United States, while managing to cover all citizens and rank above the U.S. on most measures of good health.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall of about 941,271 pounds of cattle heads because of a health hazard.

Google's online filing cabinet for medical records opened to the public Monday, giving users instant electronic access to their health histories while reigniting privacy concerns.