Health

14-year-old male student hospitalized for inserting a 20cm long cucumber into the rectum

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Doctors at Bac Ninh General Hospital No. 1 performed endoscopy and successfully removed a cucumber about 20cm long from the rectal of a 14-year-old male student.

First time Vietnam tests practicing capacity for doctors

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From 2027, Vietnam will for the first time organize a professional competency assessment test for doctors.

Drinks good for bones and joints of people after 50

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Some drinks rich in calcium, vitamin D and protein help supplement essential nutrients that are good for bones and joints in people after 50.

Sources of money to pay for health check-ups at the beginning of the school year

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According to the Ministry of Health, educational institutions must update health check data at the beginning of the school year to the Ministry of Health's Health Data Portal according to instructions.

17 years of classes keeping the pace of going to school for children with cancer

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On September 4, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Oncology Hospital opened the "Sunflowers" class and accompanied and cared for pediatric patients with dangerous diseases.

Secrets to braised fish with soft bones and firm meat for the whole family's dinner

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To braise fish until bones are soft, flavorful but not mushy, apply secrets from preliminary processing, marinating to braising at the right temperature.

Sitting exercises help increase strength of shoulders and upper back after age 55

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Exercises with resistance bands combined with shoulder rotation while sitting help strengthen the shoulders, upper back and rotating parietal muscles, while improving posture.

10 hours to keep 3 almost severed fingers for young man

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Ho Chi Minh City - July 8, Gia Dinh People's Hospital said it had successfully performed a nearly 10-hour microsurgery to preserve 3 fingers for a 17-year-old young man.

Vietnam increases attraction on the health tourism map

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Vietnamese healthcare is attracting more and more international patients thanks to competitive costs, modern technology and constantly improving service quality, opening up opportunities for healthcare tourism development.

Good blood pressure control helps reduce the risk of many dangerous diseases

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High blood pressure not only increases the risk of stroke but also affects the heart, kidneys and brain.

Taking 5 food samples for testing, investigating the case of dozens of students suspected of poisoning in Dak Lak

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Dak Lak - Functional agencies are taking 5 food samples for testing, investigating the case of dozens of students suspected of food poisoning in the area.

Dak Lak urgently clarifies the case of dozens of students suspected of food poisoning

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Dak Lak - The provincial health sector is urgently clarifying the case of dozens of students suspected of food poisoning.

Close-up of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility before welcoming patients

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After many years of waiting, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility has completed the final preparations before the official time to welcome patients.

Exercises help the elderly improve their health

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Proper exercise helps the elderly increase endurance, reduce the risk of falls and control chronic diseases.

Cho Ray Hospital handles contractor for fraud in drug bidding

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On July 8, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City informed that it had just decided to handle violations in drug bidding activities in 2026 for Phuc Thien Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.

Common nuts in Vietnam that help control blood sugar

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Coix seeds are not only a familiar food but also contain many beneficial active ingredients, researched for their ability to support blood sugar reduction.

Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation into nearly 40 students suspected of food poisoning in Dak Lak

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The Ministry of Health requests the Department of Health of Dak Lak province to urgently investigate and clarify the cause of the case of nearly 40 students having to be hospitalized with suspected food poisoning symptoms.

Simple exercises help increase leg strength and improve mobility

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Simple exercises such as leg stretching while sitting, bridge pose... help strengthen muscles, improve stability and support more effective movement.

Liver detoxification by drinking dried tangerine peel tea every day

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Not only supporting digestion and reducing bloating, dried tangerine peel also contains antioxidant compounds that can contribute to protecting liver cells.

5 common causes of unilateral tinnitus, risk of sudden hearing loss

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One-sided tinnitus can be a warning sign of many dangerous diseases. Early identification of common causes helps reduce the risk of sudden hearing loss.