Health

Health status of victims of house fire that killed 2 people in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Cho Ray Hospital received 4 victims of a house fire in Ho Chi Minh City, including people with 45% body burns, respiratory burns and are being treated.

High blood sugar does not require insulin injections in every case

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High blood sugar does not mean that patients have to inject insulin. Doctors often rely on many factors to decide the appropriate treatment time.

How to improve joint pain at night

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Nighttime joint pain can affect sleep. Some simple ways to help reduce pain and limit stiffness.

Notes for people with liver and kidney diseases when eating mooncakes

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People with liver and kidney diseases need to be careful when using mooncakes, especially in cases of severe illness or in the acute stage.

How to care for children with hand, foot and mouth disease in the tongue

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Children with hand, foot and mouth ulcers on the tongue need to be properly cared for, especially oral hygiene, eating and drinking, and rehydration to reduce pain and avoid complications.

Phu Tho sets a target of 100% of the population participating in health insurance by 2030

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Phu Tho - Social insurance units are proactively going down to villages and hamlets to propagate people to participate in health insurance (HI).

Simple exercises to help strengthen arm muscles for the elderly

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With simple exercises, people over 60 can safely restore strength to their hands and keep their muscles firm at home.

More than 10,000 Can Tho residents receive free health check-ups

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Can Tho - City (TP) is implementing a large-scale free periodic health check-up program, targeting more than 10,000 people.

Inspectors point out a series of errors at hospitals in Gia Lai

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Gia Lai - Inspectors discover many errors at hospitals, from overtime, equipment management to prescribing and dispensing addictive drugs.

Supports healthier liver when drinking green bean water

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Green beans are often cooked into sweet soup, porridge or ground into drinking water, with many uses to help the liver become healthier.

Vietnamese women have an average natural menopause age of 48-52

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Vietnam has about 13 million women over 45 years old. The average age of natural menopause is about 48-52, leading to many health changes.

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.