The World Health Organization has just confirmed 10 cases of polio in Syria, and health care workers say that without widespread immunizations efforts, the highly contagious virus could easily spread to more of the war-torn nation’s half million unvaccinated children.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is facing criticism due to technical glitches in the rollout of online insurance exchanges.

A new report shows that Britain may be able to save money by improving the way that the NHS deals with tourists and migrants who use its health care services.

Stage 1 of Qatar’s National Health Insurance Scheme has seen success, offering free coverage for women’s health services at public and private hospitals.

In China, rapid economic growth has lead to a populace that is wealthier, but not necessarily healthier, thanks to lifestyle diseases such as diabetes.

Republicans and Democrats have finally ended the government shutdown, but in upcoming budget negotiations, will the two sides agree on how to reduce Medicare spending?

A recent investigative journalism project highlights the little-known dangers of drugs containing acetaminophen.

In October, organizations around the world will be promoting breast cancer education and awareness.

More and more HIV programs are utilizing social networking to support at-risk communities and encourage HIV testing.

As Obamacare dominates the news in America, China enjoys the benefits of its own government-sponsored health insurance.