Sicker US Adults Have More Financial Problems Than In Other Countries

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Chronically and seriously ill American adults have the highest rate of difficulties in paying their medical bills and doing without medical care because of cost, compared to their counterparts in the UK, Canada, Australia, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany, a Commonwealth Fund International Survey reported ...

Macquarie Bond Risk Rises Faster Than Goldman: Australia Credit

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Macquarie Group Ltd. bond risk jumped to a two-year high, rising more than Goldman Sachs Group Inc., after Australia’s biggest investment bank cut its profit forecast and Moody’s Investors Service said it may lower the company’s debt rating. Find more info about Macquarie Bond Risk Rises Faster Than Goldman: Australia Credit ...

Euro-Area Manufacturing, Services Shrink More Than Estimated

Monday, November 7th, 2011

European services and manufacturing output contracted more than initially estimated in October, adding to recession signs as government leaders struggle to contain the region’s worsening fiscal crisis. Find more info about Euro-Area Manufacturing, Services Shrink More Than Estimated photos videos pictures. read more

Weight Watchers better than doc’s help, study finds

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Commercial weight-loss programs such as Weight Watchers and Slimming World in the UK are more effective and cheaper than family doctor-based services led by specially trained staff, according to the findings of a study published on Friday. Find more info about Weight Watchers better than doc's help, study finds photos videos ...

Commercial Diets Work Better Than NHS Based Services, UK

Friday, November 4th, 2011

According to a new study published on bmj.com nearly a fourth of England's population is classified as obese. The study also shows that weight loss programs led by specially trained staff at primary care based services are more expensive and less effective than commercial programs, which are evidently more efficient, ...