Health

Doctors warn of the misconception of fasting to shrink cancerous tumors

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Many cancer patients believe that fasting will shrink the tumor. Doctors affirm that this is a misconception, easily causing malnutrition and affecting treatment.

13 days of operation, Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility is full of inpatient beds

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After 13 days of operation, Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility has recorded more than 27,000 outpatient visits, and the occupancy rate of inpatient beds always reaches the maximum level.

PET/CT scan costs 20-25 million VND, patients expect health insurance support

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The proposal to expand health insurance coverage for PET/CT scans is expected by many patients because it helps reduce the burden of cancer treatment costs.

5 gentle exercises to help burn visceral fat effectively in the summer

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To reduce visceral fat effectively, it is not necessary to exercise with too high intensity.

Prime Minister directs Bach Mai Hospital to be a medical support point for the region

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On the afternoon of July 9, visiting and working at Bach Mai Hospital in Ninh Binh, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung requested the hospital to become a medical support point for the region.

Ward health stations are not just places for vaccination and dispensing medicine

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The General Clinic of Hanoi Medical University Hospital - Vinh Hung facility goes into operation to bring high-quality medical services closer to the people in the spirit of Resolution 72-NQ/TW.

Free health check-ups to the village, the joy of people who have never been to the hospital

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Many people in the Northwest highlands admit that they have never had a health check-up in their whole lives because of poverty, long distances and the mentality of "only going to the hospital when seriously ill".

When foreign milk is no longer a safe zone

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More than 63,000 cans of a2 Platinum formula milk for infants recalled in the US make many families with young children worried. Cans of milk that were originally trusted - due to "foreign" origin, due to optimal nutritional advertisements - suddenly became the focus of concern.

3 foods that easily cause liver heat that need to be limited

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The liver is the organ that performs many important metabolic functions in the body. However, some foods, if used regularly, can cause liver heat.

Not subjective with Hanta virus, Ministry of Health guides how to prevent the disease

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Below are recommendations for preventing Hanta virus that you should know to protect your health.

Newly detected more than 19,000 cases of tuberculosis in 1 year, the highest ever

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In 2025, the number of newly detected tuberculosis cases exceeded 110,000 cases - the highest level ever.

The link between gestational infection and premature birth

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Proactively screening for infections during pregnancy is a way to prevent the risk of premature birth as well as protect the health of both mother and baby.

New opportunities in cancer treatment with advanced medical technology

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Japan's advanced medical technologies are changing cancer treatment approaches – from late intervention to early detection, accurate treatment, and minimally invasive treatment.

Salty vegetable oatmeal, quick and nutritious breakfast for a busy day

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Oats are not only sweet to eat but can also be processed in a salty style with vegetables, helping breakfast to be fast, nutritious and limit the common feeling of boredom.

Restoring kidney function with vitamin-rich vegetables

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Spinach is rich in vitamins, easy to access, and can support kidney function recovery.

Reasons why you should limit going out from 11am to 4pm in the summer

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Doctors warn to avoid going out from 11am to 4pm because the extreme summer heat can affect the cardiovascular system and reduce body energy.

Advice for people who regularly drink cold water

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Drinking cold water brings a feeling of refreshment, especially in hot weather.

How to eat white rice, vermicelli, pho without worrying about high blood sugar

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White rice, vermicelli, pho are familiar dishes but can easily raise blood sugar if eaten incorrectly.

2 quai bi outbreaks appear in schools in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Local health sector is implementing handling measures after 2 quai bi outbreaks appeared in schools in Bac Gia Nghia ward.

Ho Chi Minh City interconnects data, moving towards smart healthcare

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Ho Chi Minh City promotes inter-connection of health data, aiming for each citizen to have a unified electronic health record.