For two years, endocrinologists have been arguing about where to set the bar for the diagnosis and treatment of a failing thyroid, the gland in the neck responsible for secreting metabolism-regulating hormones. Some say a single, mildly elevated blood test is enough to start drug therapy; others advocate for more compelling evidence.
The big question first: How much money should we spend on wedding gifts? It definitely depends on how well you know the couple. If a member is in your immediate family, the trimmed mean 1 gift spending was $147, and if theyâre extended family, that drops to $71. If thereâs a close friend in the couple, the average spending was $82, and for someone you consider just a friend, the average amount given was an even $50.
Average Total Wedding Cost. Overall, the average total wedding cost (excluding the honeymoon) across the U.S. was $29,858. And in the map below, youâll see that the average wedding cost of most regions of the U.S. hover between $22,000 and $26,000. There are a few notable outliers, though.