News tagged with sluggish economy


French down to a glass a day as wine becomes weekend treat

French wine consumption has fallen to a new low with the average adult now consuming the equivalent of barely a glass a day, the latest edition of a major consumption survey has found.

Health created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Premiums for family health plans hit $15,745

(AP)—There's a new health care survey, and at first it sounds like good news about insurance costs.

Health created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

America hits the brakes on health care spending

Is health-care relief finally in sight? Health spending stabilized as a share of the nation's economy in 2010 after two back-to-back years of historically low growth, the government reported Monday.

Health created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US health insurance costs up 9% in year: study

Company-provided health insurance, one of the largest costs of US businesses and households alike, rose nine percent over the past year despite the sluggish economy, according to a new study released Tuesday.

Health created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0