Dear Savvy Senior, With a longtime vaccine critic leading the nation’s health departments, can you give me updated information on which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this fall? —
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new therapy for advanced breast cancer, based on data from a phase 3 clinical trial. Regulators said
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel postponed a vote on delaying the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine to weigh whether
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Girl Talk, its women’s health education series, is scheduled to address breast health at its next session, scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at
Vinnie Corbo and Jackie Castro didn’t have kids of their own, but their lives are filled with children seeking to learn, explore and play with no limitations. As a special
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Tylenol use in pregnancy is possibly associated with autism, and pregnant women should generally not take the drug unless they have serious fevers, federal officials said
The William S. Hart Union High School District held its Annual Community Discussion: A Culture of Safety and Wellness at the Canyon Country Community Center on Thursday as part of
News release Dr. Amanda M. Woodworth, director of breast health at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC, and Dr. Anjali Date, medical director at the Sheila R.
News release Scientists and public health officials are preparing for a potentially active flu season in the United States in the coming months, based on recent trends and updated vaccine
At Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, helping women and young girls live their dreams is at the heart of the organization’s mission. Last Saturday, to support those efforts,
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the details of its sixth annual Health & Wellness Forum. The event is scheduled 7:45-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23,
News release The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of the annual hiking challenge at William S. Hart Park. This year’s challenge invites residents to complete all seven
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to make sure that all members of their families are protected against measles following the recent death
News release Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is scheduled Oct. 5 to host the return of its annual fundraiser, The Duck Dash. Now in its 22nd year, this fun-filled
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The government is going to launch new programs and change rules and recommendations to improve the health of Americans, the Make America Healthy Again Commission said
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A nasal spray typically used to relieve allergy symptoms may help combat COVID-19, according to a new study. People who received the azelastine nasal spray in
News release For the first time ever, all schools in the Saugus Union School District were recognized in nine out of nine wellness-related categories and received the “All Star” award
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday answered questions from senators in Washington. Here are five takeaways: Says COVID-19 Vaccines Saved Lives The health secretary
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella
News release Panorama City Medical Center, which serves Kaiser Permanente members in the Santa Clarita Valley, has been recognized as high performing for three adult medical procedures and conditions by