Coffee lovers — and their doctors — have long wondered whether a jolt of java can affect the heart. New research published Wednesday finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart hiccup that can feel like a skipped beat. But it did signal a slight increase in another type of … Read more
Heart attacks at the age of 60 are becoming as routine as diabetes at 35. With the rapid rise in unhealthy lifestyle choices such as sedentary habits, unhealthy eating, and smoking, heart disease is increasingly becoming the leading cause of death across the world. Additionally, genetic predisposition to heart disease can also play a role. … Read more
I’ve inherited a house in San Francisco from my aunt. My aunt had rented her basement to an older couple (probably illegally) for a few years for below market rates. I don’t believe there was a lease, and it is probably against the building code to have tenants in the basement. The couple’s family is … Read more
It can be hard to decipher when you or your children are suffering from allergies or something more serious. When should you go to the doctor? When should you take medicine, and what should you take? Kathryn Herb, a family nurse practitioner at American Family Care with locations in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Wendell, … Read more