Health

From organ donation decision to journey to save three patients

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Amidst the pain of losing a loved one, a family's decision to donate organs has opened up opportunities for life and light for three patients.

More than 1,300 people with meritorious services in Hanoi receive free health check-ups

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Hanoi - Hoe Nhai General Hospital in coordination with Hong Ha Ward People's Committee organizes free health check-ups and care for people with meritorious services.

People with diabetes need to pay attention to their legs

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For people with diabetes, blood sugar control is only a part of the treatment process.

5 post-meal signs that may warn of high blood sugar

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After meals, if blood sugar increases excessively or for a long time, this may be a warning sign of glucose metabolism disorders, pre-diabetes or diabetes.

Abdominal strength training exercises after 60 years old

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Exercises such as bridge pose, toe touch and plank help strengthen abdominal muscles, improve stability and improve mobility after 60 years old.

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.

4 things people with blood fat should do to improve their health condition

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According to experts, people with blood fat need to combine many methods and healthy lifestyles to improve their condition instead of just focusing on dieting.

Merging a regional medical center into Binh Duong General Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has decided to merge the Bac Tan Uyen Regional Medical Center into Binh Duong General Hospital under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health.

5 victims of the restaurant fire in Ho Chi Minh City are being actively resuscitated at Cho Ray Hospital

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5 victims severely burned in the restaurant fire on Ngo Duc Ke street, Binh Thanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of July 11, are currently being actively treated at Cho Ray Hospital.

Floor exercises help firm up abdominal muscles after age 55

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Bridge posture, sliding legs on the floor... are floor exercises that help firm up abdominal muscles after age 55.

The Ministry of Health has consolidated the heads of 11/11 higher education institutions directly under the Ministry

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On July 13, the Minister of Health announced the decision to appoint the Rector of Hanoi Medical University for Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Tu.

Hue Central Hospital discharges the 11th liver transplant patient

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On July 13, Hue Central Hospital said that it had just organized a discharge ceremony for patient N.Q. V. (residing in Quang Tri province) after a successful liver transplant.

How to eat to help the elderly maintain muscle mass

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Elderly people have reduced muscle mass with age, increasing the risk of falls, reducing mobility and affecting the quality of life.

Da Nang receives 21 suspected food poisoning cases after meals at company canteen

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Da Nang - After having a meal at the company's canteen, 21 cases had to be hospitalized with symptoms suspected of food poisoning.

Suggested healthy fat-rich menu

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A diet rich in good fats from avocado, salmon, and nuts helps replenish energy, support health and maintain figure.

6 people burned after restaurant fire in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - July 13, Gia Dinh People's Hospital and Cho Ray Hospital said that they are actively treating 6 victims in the restaurant fire.

Foods that should and should not be used for people with zoster

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Besides the foods that should be supplemented to boost immunity and heal lesions, people with zona also need to limit some types of food.

Revised Health Insurance Law helps reduce the cost burden for cancer patients

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Ho Chi Minh City - After the amended Health Insurance Law (HI) took effect from July 1, many cancer patients have seen significant reductions in medical examination and treatment costs.