Health

National recall of substandard Colchicina Seid drug

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The Ministry of Health decided to recall a nationwide batch of Colchicina Seid medicine due to not meeting quality standards in many indicators.

Doctors recommend safe eating principles on hot sunny days

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BSCKII Dang Bien Cuong - Head of the Nutrition Department, Central Military Hospital 108 has given some advice on diet in hot sunny days.

How to protect kidneys in people with diabetes

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Prolonged high blood sugar can cause glomerular damage, increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

Ministry of Health speaks out about proposal for 70-year-olds to receive pension benefits

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Voters in Ninh Binh province proposed reducing the retirement age from 75 to 70. The Ministry of Health said it is necessary to carefully assess the impact and budget balancing capacity.

Early signs of insulin-dependent diabetes

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Insulin-dependent diabetes can start with easily confusing signs. Early identification of symptoms helps patients to be diagnosed and treated promptly.

More than 10,000 Can Tho residents receive free health check-ups

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Can Tho - City (TP) is implementing a large-scale free periodic health check-up program, targeting more than 10,000 people.

Inspectors point out a series of errors at hospitals in Gia Lai

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Gia Lai - Inspectors discover many errors at hospitals, from overtime, equipment management to prescribing and dispensing addictive drugs.

Supports healthier liver when drinking green bean water

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Green beans are often cooked into sweet soup, porridge or ground into drinking water, with many uses to help the liver become healthier.

Vietnamese women have an average natural menopause age of 48-52

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Vietnam has about 13 million women over 45 years old. The average age of natural menopause is about 48-52, leading to many health changes.

Testicle rupture in baby boy: Signs to note and how to handle when children have accidents

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Testicular rupture is a serious injury that requires early intervention to preserve function and avoid the risk of necrosis, and testicle removal is necessary.

Unexpected uses of coffee to support fat reduction and muscle gain

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Caffeine in coffee can contribute to increasing energy consumption, supporting fat reduction and muscle gain.

How to adjust stress to reduce the risk of gastroesophageal reflux

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Stress can worsen gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, so stress management needs to be emphasized during treatment.

3 things to help reduce uric acid for people with excess weight

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Overweight and obese people are often at risk of metabolic disorders and increased uric acid.

Medical examination for students, doctors recommend ways to protect children's eyes and teeth

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From August 18 to September 4, 2026, Hanoi will organize free periodic health check-ups for preschool children and general education students in the area, with the goal of striving for 100% of children and students to have health check-ups before the new school year.

Pharmedic fined 50 million VND for sodium chloride 0.9% eye drops violating level 3

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) fined Pharmedic 50 million VND for producing 0.9% sodium chloride eye drops, which was determined to be a level 3 violation.

Crochet hook pierces eye of 13-year-old boy, risk of loss of vision

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13-year-old boy has a hook piercing his cornea, severe eyeball damage, risk of long-term vision impairment.

10-year-old boy discovers testicle rupture after 15 hours after being kicked by a friend in the private area

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Ho Chi Minh City - On August 25, Children's Hospital 2 said it had just intervened in time for a boy over 10 years old who had testicular rupture after being kicked in the intimate area.

3 ways to eat to help blood sugar increase slower after meals

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From choosing food, processing to eating order, a few small changes in meals can help slow down the rate of blood sugar increase.

4 recommendations for weight control in adults

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Proper weight control is one of the important factors to help adults maintain health and prevent non-communicable diseases.

Transfer may not require tests, re-scanning with 441 techniques

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The Ministry of Health proposes interlinking 441 tests and scans, helping patients limit having to redo them when transferred to another hospital.