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Why U.S. Ranks Poorly in Life Expectancy

Mark Pearson, head of the OECD health division attributes the higher prices to lack of ‘an effective government mechanism that acts to keep prices down.’ That's simply not there in the U.S. system. So it's a structural defect, he said.

Robin Gibb says on road to recovery

Robin Gibb
Singer Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Wednesday said he is on the road to recovery after being very unwell in recent days, and he thanked fans for their support in a message posted on his website.

Robin Gibb Says 'On Road to Recovery'

British musician Robin Gibb prepares to present U.S.actor John Travolta the award for best international actor during the 46th 'Goldene Kamera' (Golden Camera) awards ceremony at the Ullstein Auditorium in Berlin, February 5, 2011.
Singer Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Wednesday said he is on the road to recovery after being very unwell in recent days, and he thanked fans for their support in a message posted on his website.
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Medical Marijuana Industry Suffers Blow from Federal Interference

The medicinal value of cannabis is a controversial topic. The debate centering on the legality of its use in certain situations has been unresolved for decades now, fueled, to some extent, by the U.S. federal authorities refusal to accept its possible medicinal uses. That refusal has hit the billion dollar marijuana industry hard in recent times.
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Ski Season Preview: The Best of the East

As winter chills set in, it's time to dust off the skis and head to the hill! But before you do, check out this guide to the best of the East. This ski season preview has you covered for season dates, best runs, and directions to the top resorts.
Crosby spectacular in long-awaited comeback

Crosby spectacular in long-awaited comeback

Canadians cheered and hockey fans held their breath as Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby made a spectacular return to action on Monday after being sidelined for nearly a year recovering from a concussion.
Ted Forstmann is Honored by Oprah Winfrey in New York

Ted Forstmann: Sportsman, Philanthropist and Ladies' Man, Dies at 71

Theodore J. Forstmann, better known as Ted Forstmann, the co-founder of private equity firm Forstmann Little & Company and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Management Group (IMG) died on Sunday, of brain cancer. The 71-year-old private equity investor and philanthropist had been battling the illness for six months.
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Technology Focus: Suicide is Not Painless

The technology community last week mourned the suicide of Ilya Zhitomirskiy, a brilliant young mathematician who co-founded Diaspora, a social network site devoted to privacy.
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Ted Forstmann, Private Equity Pioneer and Philanthropist, Dies at 71

Wall Street legend Ted Forstmann, who died of brain cancer on Nov. 20, helped launch the private equity industry. The colorful financier was as known for his Republican leanings, charity work, and relationships with Princess Diana, Elizabeth Hurley and Padma Lakshmi as for his late-in-life warnings about Wall Street excesses.
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Penn State Legend Joe Paterno Has Lung Cancer

Former Pennsylvania State University football coach Joe Paterno has lung cancer, his son said in a statement. Scott Paterno told The Associated Press in a statement that his father has a treatable form of the pulmonary disease and that he is currently being treated.
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FDA Revokes Avastin Approval for Breast Cancer Treatment

The FDA announced on Friday it has revoked approval of the cancer drug Avastin for breast cancer patients, citing multiple studies that concluded it does not prolong the life of women suffering from metastatic breast cancer.
Healthcare educator Rainelle White (rear) checks the weight of client Norma Ferguson in the Family Van in Boston

Super Committee Should Not Be Bamboozled By Sham Medical Claims

The drum beat to limit medical care for the elderly grows louder. President Barack Obama's health law reduces future funding for Medicare by over $500 billion in the next decade and shifts most of those resources to fund a vast expansion of Medicaid. It's like robbing grandma to spread the wealth. To bamboozle the public, advocates for limiting health care spending on the elderly are distorting science to make their case.

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