Health

14-year-old male student hospitalized for inserting a 20cm long cucumber into the rectum

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Doctors at Bac Ninh General Hospital No. 1 performed endoscopy and successfully removed a cucumber about 20cm long from the rectal of a 14-year-old male student.

First time Vietnam tests practicing capacity for doctors

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From 2027, Vietnam will for the first time organize a professional competency assessment test for doctors.

Drinks good for bones and joints of people after 50

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Some drinks rich in calcium, vitamin D and protein help supplement essential nutrients that are good for bones and joints in people after 50.

Sources of money to pay for health check-ups at the beginning of the school year

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According to the Ministry of Health, educational institutions must update health check data at the beginning of the school year to the Ministry of Health's Health Data Portal according to instructions.

17 years of classes keeping the pace of going to school for children with cancer

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On September 4, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Oncology Hospital opened the "Sunflowers" class and accompanied and cared for pediatric patients with dangerous diseases.

Woman seriously injured by domestic dog bite 10 years ago

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A 72-year-old female patient was hospitalized for emergency treatment after being attacked by her own pet dog for many years.

Ho Chi Minh City manages people's health according to the life cycle, promotes early screening for diseases

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On April 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health organized a Workshop to contribute opinions on the project to organize health check-ups and screening for city residents in the period 2026-2030.

Successful surgery helps 103-year-old woman walk again

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Vinh Long - General Hospital performs safe surgery for a 103-year-old woman with a broken femur and many underlying diseases.

Familiar fruits effectively support digestion

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Familiar fruits that effectively support digestion such as avocados, berries, pears...

Chicken breast combined with the following 3 types of nuts helps increase muscle effectively

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Chicken breast has long been considered a familiar food for athletes thanks to its high protein content and low fat.

Successful surgery on abnormally large ovarian tumor

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Da Nang - Viet - Han Da Nang Hospital has just successfully operated on a large ovarian cyst for a 33-year-old female patient.

Dengue fever outbreak appears in Ha Tinh

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Ha Tinh - A dengue fever outbreak has just appeared in Hop Tien residential group, Vung Ang ward. This is the first dengue fever outbreak in 2026.

Reasons why fat is essential for the brain

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Fat not only provides energy but also plays an essential role in brain structure, function and overall daily health.

3 drinks to use in hot weather to help prevent kidney stones

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Hot weather makes the body easily dehydrated, increasing the risk of kidney stones. Some natural drinks help cool down and also support kidney function effectively.

Drink water properly in hot weather to protect kidney function

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Below is how to drink water correctly to help maintain fluid balance and support kidney function effectively in hot weather.

Dengue fever increases, people hope for vaccine subsidy

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Dengue fever is increasing rapidly in Can Tho, but vaccine prices are still high, causing many people, especially workers, to be hesitant to get vaccinated.

Rescuing a 7-month-old infant with a large brain tumor

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Ho Chi Minh City - Doctors have just successfully performed surgery, saving a 7-month-old baby with a rare large brain tumor deep in the brain.

Does eating more fiber help you live longer

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Fiber not only supports digestion but also affects longevity, through the gut microbiome and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

Health map seen from a free medical examination

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The figures from the recent free health screening in Hanoi show a "health map" worth considering of modern society, where people are gradually paying the price for their own daily living habits.

Effects of ginger cooked with lemongrass: Drink correctly to improve health

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Ginger water cooked with lemongrass is a familiar drink in folk medicine, especially used by many people when they have a cold, are tired or want to increase resistance.