Health

Dien Bien aims for 100% of people to have periodic health check-ups

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Dien Bien - Health stations will contribute to the goal of 100% of people having periodic health check-ups at least once a year.

Dengue fever increases, many localities in Lam Dong focus on epidemic prevention and control

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Lam Dong - Many localities in the province are strengthening environmental sanitation, killing larvae, and handling outbreaks as the number of dengue fever cases tends to increase.

Iron pellet stuck deep in a boy's head after a dangerous game

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Shot in the eye with an iron bar while playing, a 6-year-old boy almost lost his eyesight due to a foreign object penetrating deep into his sinus.

Ensure funding for people to have free health check-ups annually

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From 2026, people will receive periodic health check-ups/free screening at least once a year. The Ministry of Finance requests to prepare resources to implement this policy.

Emergency, critical illnesses are still required to complete referral procedures

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Many emergency patients, suffering from dangerous diseases, although exempted from referral letters, are still required to complete referral procedures.

Gout patients' breakfast should have foods that do not increase uric acid

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Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs due to the accumulation of uric acid in the blood, forming urate crystals in the joints and causing pain.

Foods that can supplement magnesium if you don't like to eat bananas

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Magnesium is an essential mineral, involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body.

4 habits to help boost metabolism after 40

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After age 40, besides diet and exercise, some small changes in habits such as getting enough sleep, controlling stress... help boost metabolism.

Signs of chronic kidney failure are easily mistaken for other diseases

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Chronic kidney failure often progresses silently, the initial symptoms are not typical, so many people are subjective or confused with common diseases.

Many people experience complications when getting beauty treatments because they do not research carefully before performing them

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Ho Chi Minh City - Recently, the City Dermatology Hospital has continuously treated many people with complications when going for beauty treatments.

To limit increased nearsightedness in children, doctors recommend that parents pay attention to these things

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According to doctors, the excessive use of electronic devices and little outdoor activity are the reasons why children have increased nearsightedness.

Hot weather habits that pose a risk of stroke

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Summer with prolonged high temperatures not only causes fatigue and discomfort but also increases the risk of stroke if there are no appropriate health protection measures.

Habits that help people with high uric acid protect kidneys

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High uric acid not only increases the risk of gout but can also cause kidney damage if not controlled promptly.

Seedseed salt or iodine salt is better for cardiovascular health and blood pressure

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Replacing iodine salt with granulated salt is a habit of many people. However, which salt is really better for blood pressure and cardiovascular health?

Warning of rapid hand, foot and mouth disease progression, doctors recommend signs of the disease

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Children with hand, foot and mouth disease in the ICU department are all in a severe stage, even a small change in indicators must be treated immediately by medical staff.

Two easy-to-cook galangal porridge dishes, helping to warm the stomach

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Ginger is a familiar spice, which can be combined with rice, ginger or tangerine peel to cook delicious and easy-to-digest porridge.

80% of stroke risk can be prevented thanks to a healthy lifestyle

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Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability, but can be prevented if each person builds a scientific lifestyle.

Doctors guide parents to properly enjoy health insurance benefits when taking children for examination

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From July 1, 2026, in order for children to fully enjoy their rights when coming for examination, parents need to clearly understand the cases that are paid by the health insurance fund according to regulations.

More than 500 Son La children receive free examination, consultation, and surgery for disabilities

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Son La - More than 500 children in the province were screened, of which 180 cases were operated on and treated for disability for free.

3 simple exercises to help improve posture after 60 years old

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Stretching the resistance band, bending your chin when standing, bending your body when standing are simple exercises to help improve posture after 60 years old.