August 8th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Did you know that 62% of sports injuries occur in practice, not in competition (especially football, soccer, and basketball)? This is one reason why it’s required to have a physical exam turned in to your school district before the first day of practice. Getting regular physical exams or check-ups is an importan...
July 26th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
If you want to travel abroad, consider testing for COVID to avoid surprises. The availability of home-test kits makes it possible to confirm if you have an active infection at your convenience. Even so, the test kits' instructions may offer little information to help you make informed choices about your health. If ...
July 25th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Most countries, including Japan, lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions into their country. As such, travelers do not need a vaccination certificate or a negative Covid test in the last 72 hours. Even so, Japan is still experiencing Covid-19 infections, albeit at a low rate. Instead of random testing, author...
July 17th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
According to the American Lung Association, Chronic bronchitis affects 9 million adults or 3.6% of Americans aged 18 years and above. Although bronchitis is common to a chest cold, its symptoms persist for several days, weeks, or months. Patients get acute or chronic bronchitis— acute being a mild form of bronchi...
July 16th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Mexico’s minimal rules and restrictions during COVID-19 made it a favorite spot for travelers. More importantly, the Mexican government has lifted most travel restrictions and testing requirements as the world recovers from COVID-19. Although there is no testing or vaccination requirement for U.S. travelers e...
July 10th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
The timing of a pregnancy test is important for both your physical health and mental preparation and peace of mind. Whether you hope to be pregnant or not, knowing for sure is critical for many reasons. Simply put, if you’ve been trying to get pregnant, you can wait for a positive result. Ideally, you should take...
July 3rd, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Sixty-four percent of uninsured people say they do not have medical insurance because it costs too much. Even after recent healthcare reforms, 27.5 million non-elderly people in the US remain without health insurance as of 2021. Considering this data, Newport Urgent Care seeks to inform people about the affordabi...
June 27th, 2023 - Health Information and Tips
Suffering a bug bite is never a fun experience. For instance, you might not even know what creature has created the rash or redness on your skin. However, there’s no need to panic, as most bites and stings from common insects are harmless and quick to heal. However, bites or stings from insects such as fire ants,...
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