ALSO NOTED: U.S. life expectancy lags; Hispanics picking up drug, alcohol problems in America; and much more...

> U.S. life expectancy isn't what it could be, that's for sure. It seems that our life expectancy rates are lower than 41 other countries. Article

> On a related note,  a new study suggests when they begin to adopt American lifestyles and culture, Hispanic immigrants to the U.S. are more likely to use illegal drugs and abuse alcohol. Article

> Here's another overview on the progress of the retail/convenient clinic juggernaut. (If you really want to be in the know, though, sign up for our Webinar on retail clinic market developments.) Article

> Humana has picked up 600 Medicare members from a liquidated Florida HMO. The HMO had lost its contract with CMS, which forced it to fold. Article

And Finally...  'Fussy' babies can be the bane of a parent's existence. But perhaps this group can make things a bit easier for new moms and dads. Article