Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but the nature of these deaths has shifted over the past 50 years due to medical advances. While deaths from heart attacks and coronary artery disease have significantly decreased, issues like heart failure, arrhythmias, and high blood pressure-related diseases have increased, influenced by lifestyle factors and aging. Early detection, lifestyle changes, and medical interventions are crucial in managing and preventing these conditions.
Real estate experts warn that cracks in the foundation or walls, uneven floors, outdated or faulty electrical systems, poor insulation, leaks and water damage, and poor ventilation are red flags that a home may not be worth the investment. These issues can be costly to repair and may indicate fundamental, hard-to-solve problems that could drain a buyer's bank account. Prospective buyers should carefully consider a property's flaws before making a purchase.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating possible electrical problems in older Dodge Journeys after a woman was trapped and died when her SUV caught fire in December. The probe covers more than 82,000 Journeys from the 2009 model year. The investigation was opened after the woman's death on Dec. 9. A complaint filed with the agency says the woman pulled to the side of a road when warning lights started flashing, windshield wipers came on, the horn started honking, windows wouldn't go down and the doors wouldn't unlock.
