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Women need to be aware of this serious heart arrhythmia because early detection is important.

Today’s generation of teens are at high risk of suicide. Learn what you can do to intervene.

Heat-related illnesses can be very serious, so it's important to recognize the symptoms.

If you are lonely, following these 5 tips can help you feel more connected to others.

Your knees aren’t getting any younger. Here’s how to keep them in order.

Whether from the sun, the grill or a sparkler, summer is burn season. Learn how to tell the painful inconvenience from the true emergency.

Save money and calories with these 10 tips for creating salads that taste like a chef made them. Ever wonder why the salads you make at home don't taste quite as good as the ones you order in restaurants?

Back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world and is one of the most common reasons people go to a doctor.

Skin cancer is common, and often preventable.

Let's dive into the reasons for your pesky itchy eyes and runny noses, and how to avoid them.

Hispanic women are at higher risk of stroke. Find out why, and learn about the risks of stroke, how to decrease them and the signs to watch for.

GERD can start out as an annoyance, but can cause serious damage over time. Avoid long-term effects through simple lifestyle changes and possibly treatment.

Various colorectal cancer screening options can make diagnosis and early detection easier for you

Not all heart events are the same. Knowing what makes them different can be the key to surviving them.

This holiday season, when families gather and the risk of spread is high, be aware of common RSV symptoms, treatments and preventive actions.

Don’t miss any of the holiday cheer, avoid the flu this year.

It’s more common than you know. Learn how to avoid it turning into diabetes.

Is getting a mammogram at the top of your to-do list? If not, schedule it now. It may save your life!

Before she began her weight-loss surgery journey at Palmdale Regional Medical Center with a laparoscopic gastric bypass, Destiny Headly weighed more than 460 pounds. Three years later, she is about 280 pounds lighter.

Prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer among American men, and often progresses with few outward signs. Screening for it is important.

These recommendations can help ensure that your child is ready to learn and perform their best the entire year.

Want to protect yourself from skin cancer while enjoying the summer sun? Checkout these timely tips to indulge in the sun safely.

Paying attention to the most common types of injury can help keep you and your family safe while getting the most out of the warm months ahead.

COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on mental health. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, here are ways to identify issues and get help.

Nurses are on the frontline of most every healthcare interaction, from emergencies to routine checkins, and their lifesaving work has an incredible impact on patients, their families and communities as a whole. We celebrate nurses everywhere during National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

Learn when to visit the emergency room versus urgent care.

Two sisters credit Dr. Phong Dargon and the Palmdale Regional ER for giving them more time with their father after he faced a cardiac emergency.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, talk to your doctor about ways to address and prevent chronic wounds associated with the disease, such as diabetic foot care. 

What to know about this sometimes silent condition.

Want a fresh start for 2022? Create realistic, reasonable goals to set yourself up for success.

We’re delivering babies now that our brand-new maternity unit is open! Discover where love is born.

A retired firefighter paramedic recovers from neck surgery and goes from being the caregiver to being the care receiver.

Therapists at Palmdale Regional’s Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute can help to lessen pain and return function to hands and forearms.

It's important to call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room when you or a loved one experience signs of possible heart attack or stroke.

There are ways to care for your kidneys to help reduce your risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn more from Dr. Bassel Hadaya.

Healthcare Heroes speak from the heart about their experiences caring for patients and living through history.

Gerry Smith was working in the lab at Palmdale Regional when he received an unexpected delivery to sweeten his day.