Health & Fitness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Improving one’s overall health and maintaining that health over the long haul can have a profound impact on quality of life. For example, the Harvard

To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension,

You may have heard of “GMO” foods before, but what you may not know is the science and purpose behind them. “GMO” is a common

No one is immune to cancer. People of all ages and from all walks of life can be diagnosed with cancer, though it’s important to

Rare is the person who hasn’t been impacted by cancer in some way. Maybe it’s your parent fighting for their life. Perhaps it’s a friend

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach I am a 47-year-old woman. Five years ago, I developed a blood clot in my left

If you have a baby who is born too early or has serious health problems, he or she may be admitted to the neonatal intensive

There isn’t a better time than now to start getting fit with health information and products so easily accessible. Simply incorporate the basics into your

Procrastination is not typically considered a good thing. But as the world spent much of 2020 confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, putting certain things on hold

Regular exercise has been linked to a host of health benefits. People who exercise regularly can lower their risk for chronic diseases such as heart