In December of 2013, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital was designated a STEMI (ST — Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Receiving Center (SRC) by the Los Angeles County EMS agency. Since then, members
Early detection is crucial to overcoming serious illnesses. Preventive care is something parents prioritize when raising children, but it’s a crucial component of healthy living as an adult as well.
Obstacles are bound to appear as individuals embark on the road to getting healthier. Such obstacles come in many different forms, but one hurdle many individuals encounter is doubts about
By Emily Alvarenga Signal Senior Staff Writer As we head into another new year, many will be lacing up those sneakers to work on one of their New Year’s resolutions:
Practicing self-care is good for the mind, body, and spirit. There are several things you can do to put the mind-body connection to work for you. One example is to
The exact causes of many headaches continues to confound medical researchers. Though the Cleveland Clinic notes that certain environmental factors, such as exposure to allergens or strong odors from household
According to the American Heart Association, one in four heart attack or ischemic (clot-related) stroke survivors will have a second heart attack or clot-related stroke.1 To help prevent a second
Known by students at Canyon High School as the biggest club on campus, the Eco Chicos Environmental Club is doing what it can to change the world one piece of
Daily life takes a toll on your skin. Ordinary stressors, toxins and pollutants – plus sunlight and light emitting from devices you use – these things can all show on
Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, more than 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer
“When will you be done with treatment?” It’s the most common question metastatic breast cancer patients receive, but also one of the hardest to answer. Unfortunately, unlike many other forms
Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you
The human heart beats 60 to 100 times per minute on average, which equates to between 86,400 and 144,000 beats per day. Over the course of a lifetime, an individual’s
For lung cancer patients with a certain type of KRAS mutation, a new treatment option is offering new hope. Once considered “undruggable,” KRAS mutations were a thorn in researcher’s sides
Sound surrounds you every day. Traffic, TV, sporting events, and music are just a few of the sounds you know so well. Entertaining sounds bring pleasure, and warning sounds (like
Menopause is a natural occurrence in a woman’s life. Menopause occurs 12 months after a woman’s last period. It marks the end of the reproductive years and the cessation of
By Brennon Dixson Signal Staff Writer Science has prompted many changes in the ways people exercise over the years, but residents of the Santa Clarita Valley are beginning to recognize
It’s summer in Southern California, and the snow has receded from all of the local mountains, leaving thousands of fresh alpine trails ready to break out those areas mountain bikes.
Obesity is a significant threat to public health. The World Health Organization says global obesity rates have nearly tripled since 1975. There are now more than one billion overweight adults
Shedding a small amount of hair each day is normal. In fact, minor hair loss often is a sign that the body is growing new, healthy hair to replace old