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.

Vinh Long brings doctors to the house for free health check-ups

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Vinh Long - People in difficult circumstances who do not have the conditions to participate in centralized examinations in An Hoi ward will be supported with free health check-ups right at home.

Doctors warn of 5 mistakes that cause blood pressure to spike, risk of stroke

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Many people make mistakes when treating high blood pressure such as arbitrarily taking medicine, measuring blood pressure incorrectly, and abusing functional foods, making the disease difficult to control.

Hungry blood sugar threshold is safe in healthy people and people with diabetes

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Hungertime blood sugar is one of the important indicators to help assess glucose control.

4 foods that seem good but people with high uric acid should limit

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Many people think that eating "healthy" food is good for uric acid. However, some nutritious foods can still cause uric acid to increase or increase the risk of gout.

Using health insurance, people only have the first 15 days each quarter to change the initial examination place

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Health insurance participants are only allowed to change the initial registration place for medical examination and treatment within the first 15 days of each quarter.

Nearly 1,000 people receive skin-to-skin kidney stones in Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - Over the past 4 years, doctors have performed percutaneous kidney stone removal for nearly 1,000 cases.

3 gentle exercises to help dispel stiffness every morning

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Performing some gentle exercises such as pulling a pillow to touch your chest, tilting your back when standing... helps dispel the feeling of stiffness every morning.

5 types of fruits that help lower blood pressure naturally

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Adding some fruits to your diet will help lower blood pressure naturally and protect a healthy heart.

Bone and joint surgery: The goal is not only to heal the injury but also to eliminate the pain

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In modern bone and joint surgery, the treatment of lesions needs to be combined with effective pain control and early functional recovery.

Incorrect "kidney nourishment", risk of kidney damage

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Many products are advertised as "kidney-tonifying", lowering creatinine, and restoring kidney function. However, experts warn patients to be cautious.

Potatoes help control blood sugar if eaten properly

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Steamed or boiled potatoes can replace a portion of white rice in meals, helping to increase feeling of fullness and support blood sugar control.

Oatmeal menu helps lose weight, stay in shape, eat for 1 week without getting tired

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Eating oats properly helps to lose weight safely, provides fiber, vitamins and maintains a healthy figure.

Only 36 years old, a woman is surprised to receive an early menopause diagnosis

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Early detection of menopause helps women control symptoms, protect bone health, cardiovascular health and family happiness.

Self-medicating with skin diseases, beware of complications

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Self-appearing or taking skin medication can make the disease worse, causing skin damage, affecting the liver, kidneys and many other organs.

Dishes to eat after 5pm to help stabilize blood sugar

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Below are dishes to eat after 5 pm to help stabilize blood sugar.