Health

Dengue fever increases, Ho Chi Minh City has 995 new cases in just one week

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On July 31, the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) said that the dengue fever epidemic situation in the city continues to increase.

5-day plank challenge helps increase core muscle strength and improve posture

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Proper plank helps shape the waistline, while maintaining balance, stability and good posture as age increases.

Rescuing a 4-year-old boy with severe paracetamol poisoning

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 4.5-year-old boy was just rescued by the City Children's Hospital after suffering from acute liver failure and poisoning due to overdose of paracetamol.

Important nutrients to help the elderly prevent osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis, pain and osteoarthritis are common problems in the elderly.

Kidney stones do not require surgery in every case

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Many people believe that detecting kidney stones means having to operate or intervene immediately.

Harms of midday insomnia

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Prolonged drowsiness can cause some mental and health harms such as stress, anxiety, memory decline,...

Near-sighted but still wants to take police and military exams: What are the solutions to regain 10/10 vision?

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Vision that does not meet enrollment standards may become one of the barriers for many candidates when choosing the desired major.

Tips to add prunes to your daily menu

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Dried plums are a source of fiber, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for health.

The more you drink, the more calcium is deficient due to 3 mistakes when drinking milk

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Calcium absorption capacity may be reduced, affecting bone and joint health in the long term due to some seemingly harmless habits when drinking milk.

Having health insurance but still having to buy medicine themselves: Many people do not know they can be refunded money

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Self-purchasing medicine even when being treated with health insurance does not mean losing benefits. Many cases are still reimbursed by the health insurance agency.

Eating tuna, a man suffers severe anaphylaxis

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On June 23, Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City announced that it had successfully rescued a patient with anaphylaxis after eating tuna.

72 years old, first stomach endoscopy: Fortunately, the injury was detected not too late

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Many elderly people think that eating normally means the digestive system is still healthy. However, precancerous lesions can silently last for many years.

How to eat garlic to help the liver detoxify in hot summer

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Supporting the liver to detoxify in the summer by adding garlic to the diet is reasonable. However, some points need to be noted.

Potential harms from consuming too much palm oil

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Palm oil appears in many popular foods but contains high levels of saturated fat, which can affect cardiovascular health if consumed excessively.

Going for out-of-zone examination after July 1, 2026, what is the health insurance benefit level?

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From July 1st, outpatients undergoing out-of-zone and over-level examinations will be paid 50% of the benefit level by health insurance, instead of having to pay the full amount themselves as before.

Nutritional differences between red and white meat

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White meat is considered more healthy thanks to less saturated fat, but red meat is still an important source of nutrition if consumed in reasonable quantities.

Revealing other uses of rice water besides skin and hair care

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Rice water not only helps nourish the skin and care for hair but can also help restore damaged nails and prevent breakage effectively.

How to process avocado to help lose weight and reduce blood fat

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Adding avocado to a reasonable diet can help control weight and improve blood fat levels.

4 ways to support liver recovery and detoxification after drinking a lot of alcohol

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Drinking a lot of alcohol can increase the burden on the liver. Some healthy habits can help support liver detoxification and maintain long-term health.

How extreme heat damages internal organs

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Extreme heat not only causes discomfort but can also damage the heart, brain and many other internal organs.