By Chelsey Dulaney

WebMD Health Corp. (WBMD) said Thursday that it isn't in any negotiations to be acquired, after a media report said the company was considering a sale of part or all of the company.

Late Wednesday, The Financial Times reported that WebMD has held talks with potential buyers, citing people familiar with the situation. The FT said Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) and UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) were potential bidders.

A representative for the FT was unavailable for immediate comment.

WebMD's shares fell sharply after denying the talks. Shares were recently down 6% at $50 a share after trading as high as $58.25 Thursday on deal speculation.

Write to Chelsey Dulaney at chelsey.dulaney@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 14, 2016 11:25 ET (16:25 GMT)

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