May 4th, 2015 - Health Information and Tips
Soaking in the rays of warm summer sun lifts the spirit, lightens the mood, and gives your body a good dose of Vitamin D. But as beneficial as sunlight can be, moderation is essential to the prevention of various types of skin cancer, including melanoma. The main cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiat...
March 31st, 2015 - Health Information and Tips
While you may view the month of April as a final goodbye to winter, it signifies more than just the start of spring. Since 1987, April has also been designated as Alcohol Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 51.3% of Americans over the age of 18 are considered to be regular drinkers, or someone who has consumed at...
March 5th, 2015 - Health Information and Tips
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Â At Newport Urgent Care, we are proud to join the Academy along with hundreds of other health care organizations around the country, as we help you make healthy lifestyle choices. Healthy eating is one of the m...
February 1st, 2015 - Health Information and Tips
[caption id="attachment_1856" align="alignright" width="240"] Flickr.com[/caption] During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself the love. Here at Newport Urgent Care we want to help you learn about your risks for heart dis...
January 1st, 2015 - Health Information and Tips
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body, influencing the function of many of the body’s most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin. Ensu...
December 1st, 2014 - Health Information and Tips
In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, Newport Urgent Care encourages everyone in [enter state/city] to get tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In the United States, about 1 in 5 people who has HIV doesn’t know it. The only way to know for sure whether or not you have HIV is to get tested. You co...
November 1st, 2014 - Health Information and Tips
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 12 Americans has diabetes – that’s more than 25 million people. And another 79 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Newport...
November 1st, 2014 - Health Information and Tips
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 12 Americans has diabetes – that’s more than 25 million people. And another 79 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Newport...
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