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U.S. Life Expectancy Tied to Race and Place (HealthDay)
While Americans are living longer than ever before, the length of your life just might depend on where you reside and what racial group you belong to, researchers say.

U.S. Health Care Extending Lives, Saving Money (HealthDay)
Looking at the U.S. health care system in business terms, a new analysis finds that the country has been getting its money's worth.

Medicare Drug Plan Helps Patients Fight Cancer (HealthDay)
The fear that the new Medicare drug plan would limit access to medicines hasn't come true, as least as far as cancer treatment is concerned, a new report finds.

Planning for Health Care in Your Retirement (HealthDay)
With the oldest baby boomers turning 60 this year, millions of Americans may soon reach the sobering conclusion that they haven't set aside enough money to cover their health-care costs in retirement.