Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Annual mammograms have been widely promoted for women by many
Seven years ago, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital opened the Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in response to the valley’s growing community, and to ensure that critical care
GoTribe Fitness co-founder Jacob Hoffman started the company five years ago with his partner, Chris, after both had worked at corporate fitness gyms and had “come to the conclusion that
I get all of my medicine by mail. Since the manufacturers stress keeping the pills at cool room temperatures, I wonder what the excessive heat does to them. The medicine
Summer is coming — and swimsuit season will be here before you know it. Now is the time to do a quick assessment and create a routine to get your
School’s out for much of the Santa Clarita Valley and that means that summer’s almost here. Temperatures have already reached the triple digits, sparking multiple brush fires in the area.
H. Farhadian, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.A.A.A.I. We treat the cause… not just the symptoms Patients treated in our center include those who recently began suffering from allergies and asthma. This group
Blue skies and ample sunshine help makes summer special. Come summer, many people spend more time enjoying recreational pursuits and everything seems a bit more laid back. Even though people
Dehydrated skin is among the many causes of facial wrinkling, which also can be caused by smoking, environmental factors and UV exposure. Aging skin doesn’t produce as much collagen and
The changing seasons, environmental factors, overuse of harmful products and ingrained grooming habits can damage your hair. Getting the strong, shiny hair you want can be as easy as following
High cholesterol, particularly high levels of “bad” cholesterol, is a risk for heart disease. The Mayo Clinic says that high cholesterol also can increase risk for heart attack. Understanding cholesterol
“Cleanse” diets are designed to help people clear their bodies of foods that might have an adverse effect on their health. Many people find such diets effective, prompting others to
Due to heavy rainfall this winter, plants are growing and spreading pollens in the air. In spring time mainly, trees and grasses pollinate. Among the most pollinating trees in our
When most think of exercise, they imagine running on the treadmill, lifting weights or going to the gym. For kids, exercise simply means playing and being active. Kids exercise during
DEAR DR. ROACH: You have mentioned acupuncture as a treatment for several conditions. I have read otherwise. How strong is the evidence for its use? — R.L. ANSWER: The effectiveness
MEDICATION DOESN’T STOP VERTIGO’S SPINNING I have a terrible case of vertigo. I’m not sure what causes it or what I can do to prevent it from happening to me
We all know that chicken soup isn’t only good for the soul, but also for helping relieve cold and flu symp- toms. And what many might not realize is that
For years, Ashley Howard, of Valencia, suffered from food allergies that would cause bloat and discomfort. While undergoing blood work to determine the cause of her allergies, Howard discovered the
It’s 9:30 a.m. and the auditorium at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is swinging to the sounds of Elvis Presley. “I’m in love, I’m all shook up,” Linda Bennett
Persistent Cough Can be Tricky to Treat I went through many tests for a cough that lasted for 30 years. No treatments worked. The only sign my doctor could find
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