Health

Lang Son spends 531 billion VND on health insurance in the first 8 months of the year

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Lang Son - In the first 8 months of 2026, the whole province recorded more than 720,000 visits for health insurance examination and treatment, with a total expenditure of more than 531 billion VND.

46 people suspected of poisoning after eating bread in Quang Tri have been discharged from the hospital

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Quang Tri - All 46 people hospitalized suspected of poisoning after eating bread have stabilized their health, the last 2 patients were discharged from the hospital on the afternoon of September 22.

3 food groups that people with bronchitis should supplement

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People with bronchitis should pay attention to supplementing adequate nutrition, prioritizing protein-rich foods and beneficial compounds to support recovery.

Control blood pressure thanks to familiar fruit peels

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Tangerine peel is a commonly discarded part but contains many plant compounds that are of interest to health benefits, especially for people who want to control blood pressure.

During and after flooding, people need to do 6 things to protect their health

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MSc. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Phuong, Head of the Infection Control Department, National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, shared about the ways to do things during and after flooding.

Health insurance proposal to pay for cancer screening, opening up more opportunities for early disease detection

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A draft policy being consulted proposes that the Health Insurance Fund pay for screening and early diagnosis of 7 cancers and hepatitis B, C.

Medical experts talk about Matching Day and training "warriors" of resident doctors

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Before Matching Day 2026, experts shared about the strict requirements in training resident doctors and proposed corresponding support policies for learners.

Drinks that are beneficial for blood sugar, people with pre-diabetes should drink regularly

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Filtered water, sugar-free tea and sugar-free coffee are beneficial choices for pre-diabetes blood sugar.

Reason why Hanoi Medical University still maintains Match Day event to recruit resident doctors

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Hanoi Medical University said that Match Day is still a suitable choice to ensure objectivity, transparency, and timeliness in inpatient doctor recruitment.

Men can also get breast cancer

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Breast cancer in men is very rare but can completely occur. Doctors warn men to see a doctor when tumors or abnormalities are detected in the chest area.

Eating salty foods, eating too much meat and purine-rich foods easily damages kidneys

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Eating too salty, consuming a lot of meat and seafood, and being subjective about blood pressure, blood sugar and blood fat can put the kidneys at risk of impaired function.

Preventing epidemics for children when entering the new school year

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Entering the new school year 2026 - 2027, hand, foot and mouth disease, dengue fever, seasonal flu... are increasing in Ho Chi Minh City, Dak Lak, Vinh Long, Lam Dong. The health sector, families and schools need to proactively prevent diseases for children.

Signs of heart failure in people with diabetes

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People with diabetes are at risk of cardiovascular complications, in which heart failure is a condition that needs to be detected early.

Don't let resident doctors choose a major just because of a "hot" word

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Every Matching Day season, the race for resident doctors to enter the hot industry heats up again. Are young doctors really choosing the right profession they are suitable for?

Doctors warn of groups prone to uncontrolled phone use

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Overusing phones can affect health. Doctors point out 4 groups at high risk of forming uncontrolled phone use habits.

How to apply scientific cheat day to maintain sustainable weight loss effectiveness

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Cheat day helps weight loss sufferers eat comfortably while still controlling weight if applied correctly, scientifically and reasonably.

How to apply a pot of water to treat zona at home

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Applying the pot properly helps soothe the skin, reduce itching and discomfort caused by the zoster, and limit the risk of widespread damage.

Habits to help reduce the risk of refractive errors when children use phones a lot

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In addition to controlling phone use time, the following habits also help protect eye health and reduce the risk of refractive errors for children.

7-year-old boy successfully treated for Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis

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Ho Chi Minh City - On September 8, Children's Hospital 2 announced that it had successfully treated a complex baby boy with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

Harms of processed snacks to the aging process

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Processed snacks contain a lot of sugar, salt and lack of nutrients, making the aging process faster.