Business news for Mon, 24 Dec 2007 & with word health. 7 news.

Patients should have confidence in the new planned NHS database despite 168,000 records going missing, a health boss says

Retailers fear it will push customers out to suburbs In her never-ending effort to maintain her health and appearance, Jill Walker credits bottled water with improving her digestion, maintaining her skin's elasticity and keeping her away from sugary soda.

Michigan employers and workers will face heftier payouts for health insurance premiums and doctor's office visits in 2008.

During a Dec. 7 symposium conducted by the Urban League of Philadelphia, a panel of public policy makers, academics and opinion leaders talked about the problems facing African Americans and potential solutions. The discussion came on the date of the release of the State of Black Philadelphia report (See highlights on facing page), which assessed the state of blacks in the city in several categories, including economics and health. Panelists pointed out that African Americans are the largest racial group in the city, at 44 percent, followed by whites at 42 percent.

Chrysler CEO Nardelli said the auto maker is meeting or beating financial targets heading into 2008 and has ample liquidity. (Statement)

In two of the last three months, Target's sales growth has dipped below that of its rival, Wal-Mart. Analysts are scrutinizing its performance for clues about the health of the economy.

Gordon Brown, UK prime minister, was facing further political embarrassment over his government's mishandling of personal data after the Department of Health confirmed...