Health

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.

Eat papaya properly to take advantage of health benefits

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Papaya contains many beneficial vitamins, fiber and minerals, but needs to be eaten properly to avoid unwanted effects.

2 familiar breakfast dishes with the risk of raising blood sugar and blood fat

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Processed sticky rice and bread can cause post-eating blood sugar to rise rapidly, especially when the diet is large or lacks vegetables, fiber and protein.

Causes of peripheral precocious puberty

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Premature peripheral puberty can stem from many different causes, depending on gender, hormone secretion organs and related endocrine diseases.

Notes on coffee for people taking blood pressure medication

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People with high blood pressure do not need to abstain from coffee if blood pressure is well controlled and used in reasonable amounts, as recommended by cardiologists.

3 reasons why older people reduce eating white rice to keep blood sugar stable

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Reducing white rice intake, eating more vegetables and protein can help older people control blood sugar better.

How should children aged 5-17 exercise to improve cardiovascular and mental health

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Regular physical activity helps people aged 5-17 improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles and bones, improve learning ability and support mental health.

Doctors point out the risks behind weight loss injections

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Arbitrarily using or injecting weight loss injections at facilities that do not meet the conditions may pose many health risks.

How to properly care for people with zona at home, ensuring safety

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If you have herpes zoster, patients should pay attention to some things in daily life to support the recovery process.

Supports blood sugar stabilization with extracts from familiar spices in the house

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Rosemary is not only a familiar spice, but its ingredient extract can also contribute to supporting blood sugar control.

Proposal for 7 groups of people for home examination to still be covered by health insurance

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The new draft of the Ministry of Health proposes to expand health insurance benefits (HI), allowing 7 groups of people to receive medical examination and treatment at home and still be paid by the HI Fund.

Skin care secrets for women with cornstarch and cow's milk masks

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On weekends at home, many women prioritize choosing natural ingredients to nourish their skin thanks to their safety, ease of implementation and cost savings. According to the book "Skin Masks for Women" (Women's Publishing House), one of the formulas that many people apply is a mask combined from cornstarch and cow's milk. This is a mask suitable for people with oily or mixed-oil skin, helping to cleanse the skin and support improving pore clots.

Diabetic retinitis, signs and prevention

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Diabetic retinitis is caused by damage to retinal microvases, reducing vision, and even causing blindness in patients.

The scariest thing about hepatitis B is not jaundice

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The most frightening thing about hepatitis B is not jaundice, but that the patient still feels healthy while the virus silently destroys the liver.

Mistakes people with diabetes need to avoid

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People with diabetes need to avoid self-abstaining from medication, eating unscientifically and being lazy to exercise to control blood sugar and prevent dangerous complications.

At the peak of dengue fever, people proactively learn about vaccines to prevent the disease

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Recently, in many localities, the number of dengue fever cases continues to increase, and many people actively learn about vaccines to prevent the disease.