Read more about the article Regrowing and caring for hair after chemotherapy
Chemotherapy kills fast-growing cancer cells, it also kills or slows the growth of healthy cells, including hair cells, that divide and grow quickly, explains the National Cancer Institute.

Regrowing and caring for hair after chemotherapy

Chemotherapy and radiation are common treatment options for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. While radiation may be targeted at specific areas, chemotherapy is systemic.

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Read more about the article Vikings, Wildcats continue tennis rivalry at the top
Valencia's Sydney Thay returns a volley in a Foothill League matchup with Hart at Valencia High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Vikings, Wildcats continue tennis rivalry at the top

The Foothill League is loaded with talented girls tennis players this year, but the race to the top of the standings figures to once again be between West Ranch and Valencia.

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Read more about the article Reduce the risk for sports eye injuries
Basketball has the highest rates of youth sports eye injuries. Wearing protective lenses can help prevent many eye injuries.

Reduce the risk for sports eye injuries

Encouraging children to play sports can be good for their minds and bodies. However, players risk injury anytime they engage in sports play, and the eyes are among athletes’ most vulnerable body parts.

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Read more about the article The Village Idiot: Little things add up – and up, and up
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The Village Idiot: Little things add up – and up, and up

I just made Japanese-style chicken from a recipe I found online. I printed out a list of ingredients and headed for the grocery store, because for some reason, I couldn't find anything called mirin in my fridge.

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Read more about the article Death Cults, Machine Guns & Outlawing the Dreaded Butt…
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Death Cults, Machine Guns & Outlawing the Dreaded Butt…

Back on Oct. 8, 1858, the first Butterfield Overland stagecoach rode through Newhall, Saugus and San Francisquito Canyon. They were greeted in Newhall by a 100-gun salute by the local cowboys and yahoos. When applying for work, do note that “Yahoo” always looks good on a resume…

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Read more about the article Pow Wow brings Native American culture to SCV
Ricky Two Bears, right, carries the eagle staff during the grand entrance dance at the 26th annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Craft Fair held at William S.Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, October 05, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Pow Wow brings Native American culture to SCV

As Native American dancers dressed in their best regalia, complete with vibrant outfits, headdresses and face paint, chanted and danced to the beat of the drums, the 26th annual Hart…

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Read more about the article ‘Finding Wonder’ in an immersive fairy tale play
"Finding Wonder" writer and director Natasha Rabin shows off the floral set that forms the backdrop for her interactive play performed at the Tournament Valley field on CalArt's campus Saturday morning. October 05, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

‘Finding Wonder’ in an immersive fairy tale play

By Kimberly Silverio-Bautista A large flower garden, live musical performance and a fairy tale play was set at the California Institute of the Arts Tournament Valley on a Saturday afternoon. …

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