Health

Pregnant woman with dengue fever forced to have her uterus removed to have a chance of survival

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Ho Chi Minh City - Suffering from dengue fever during 39 weeks of pregnancy, a 23-year-old pregnant woman fell into a dangerous postpartum condition, undergoing 4 surgeries to save her life.

Dien Bien requires each inter-level boarding school to have at least 2 medical staff

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Dien Bien - Inter-level boarding schools will be arranged with standing medical staff.

Eating and living habits that increase the risk of gallstones

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Eating too much fat, less fiber, skipping meals, losing weight too quickly and lack of exercise can increase the risk of gallstone formation.

Natural ways to support muscle gain and fat reduction

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Gaining muscle while losing fat does not necessarily have to start with supplements or strict diets.

HCMC increases ear, nose and throat diseases due to many types of viruses

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The weather in Ho Chi Minh City changes suddenly, alternating rain and sun, causing many children to experience cough, runny nose, sore throat, ear pain and have to go to the hospital for examination.

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.

Tell parents how to vibrate and drain phlegm properly for children

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Rubbing to drain phlegm is a supportive method for treating respiratory diseases. Parents can perform rubbing to drain phlegm for children as follows.

Proposal to abolish specialist doctors I, II, and train doctors to move to a new page

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The Ministry of Health proposes to replace the specialist doctor I and II models with flexible training programs according to each major, based on actual capacity and needs.

Recommendations on blood sugar levels 2 hours after meals for people with diabetes

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Monitoring blood sugar 2 hours after meals is one of the ways to help diabetics assess their ability to control blood sugar and adjust their diet.

Supplementing calcium from hairy peel fruit

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Supplementing calcium from fruits is the solution chosen by many people. Among the fruits that can support calcium supplementation are kiwis.