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Date: November 16, 2007

Subject: Ten Overused Medical Tests and Treatments.

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Introduction:  As normal people who love to take care of ourselves, many issues concerning health in any country will interest us in some way or another. The cost of health care, we know, is not cheap for most of us. But what is also essential is how to avoid unnecessary medical costs without comprising our good health. Below is some interesting information within this concept: 

Quote: …How U.S. Health Care Bill Got To Record-Breaking $2 Trillion: Too Much Treatment, Too Many Drugs, And Too Little Preventive Care…

Consumer Reports investigation, published in the November issue, identifies 10 Overused Tests and Treatments and spells out how consumers can navigate a health-care system that rewards costly-and often unnecessary-tests and procedures and de-emphasizes preventive care.

The CR investigation identifies three main problems in the U.S. health-care system: unnecessary tests and treatments; costly new drugs that are often no better than the older, cheaper ones; and a glaring under-appreciation for preventive care. The investigation is the second in a series about health care. The theme of dysfunctional profit incentives was brought to light in the first installment, published in September, in which CR took note of the deteriorating ability of insurance companies to slow the growth of medical costs since 2000. The annual U.S. health-care bill, reports CR, has risen to $2 trillion, its highest point in history.

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10 Tips for a Thinner Thanksgiving

Enjoy the holiday feast without the guilt -- or the weight gain.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/10-tips-for-a-thinner-thanksgiving?ecd=wnl_lbt_111407

Social Networks for the Boomer Set: Figuring Out What Clicks.

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/60229.html?u=ectfriend&p=ENNSS_f99b89ddf449d6c3b07d83e31d04e063

What to Know About Shopping Online.

Get the lowdown on the season's free shipping deals and learn how to shop…and safely from the comfort of your own home.

http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2007/11/onlineshop.html

Six in 10 consumers see recession: survey.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071107/us_nm/retail_recession_dc_1

Dubious Fees Hit Borrowers in Foreclosures.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/business/06mortgage.html?ex=1352005200&en=255802d1dee51856&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

Out with the Trans Fats, In With a Whole Lot of Others

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119430775533583209.html?mod=home_personal_journal_left

You Say You Want a Revolution in Online Payments?

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/60255.html?u=ectfriend&p=ENNSS_f99b89ddf449d6c3b07d83e31d04e063

Cutting Costs and Keeping Customers with Speech Self-Service

http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/60210.html?u=ectfriend&p=ENNSS_f99b89ddf449d6c3b07d83e31d04e063

Got a complaint? You can air it and get results - 10 Tips: Learn how to blow off steam without getting too emotional - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21644060/

Thompson outlines strategy to undo Roe vs. Wade

http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/printedition/tuesday/chi-thompson_13nov13,0,4420025.story

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Shortly, Americans will have another Thanksgiving Day Celebration. Other nations have their own concept of this Holiday and the name may differ slightly. But what is important is that Thanksgiving can be seen as a unique event in the lives of those who are truly concerned about giving thanks in this respect. Although we are often encouraged to give thanks and praises every day (and not only on Thanksgiving Day) nothing is wrong with extra and special thanks on that Day. For some who just do not like or believe in Thanksgiving, as usual, we respect their rights. But for others, I hope we will have a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving Day.           

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