Health

Cold shower or hot sauna: Which is the better choice

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Cold showers and hot saunas bring different benefits, depending on the goal of restoring or relaxing health.

Eating dragon fish eggs on the 3rd day of Tet, 13 people hospitalized

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Thanh Hoa - After eating dragon fish eggs, 13 people in a family in Ngoc Lien commune had to be hospitalized for monitoring and treatment due to suspected food poisoning.

Quang Ngai doctors and nurses work throughout Tet, wholeheartedly for patients

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Quang Ngai - Tet is a time of reunion, but for many doctors and nurses, it is a night shift, racing against time to regain life for patients.

5-minute morning exercise helps reduce belly fat effectively after age 50

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Maintaining exercise for 5 minutes every morning will help reduce belly fat after age 50.

To stabilize blood pressure, pay attention when eating salty dishes during Tet

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Don't be subjective when your blood pressure is at a good level before the New Year. Year-end parties full of grease and salt are the "explosive" that causes blood pressure to skyrocket abnormally.

Evening living habits help eliminate uric acid effectively

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The rate of people with hyperuricemia and gout is increasing, adjusting daily life in the evening helps control the risk of pain outbreaks.

Folk drinks help control blood sugar, good for liver and kidneys

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Beans mixed with lemon in the morning are good for health because they have a comprehensive impact on blood sugar, digestion, liver and kidneys, and the body's anti-inflammatory process.

Correct moisturizing helps skin radiant and healthy throughout winter

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Winter weakens skin barriers, causing dryness and discoloration. Proper moisturization helps skin retain moisture and elasticity.

Expected to have a guesthouse for people raising cancer in the Mekong Delta

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Can Tho - The health sector is performing many tasks to meet the needs of cancer patients, including building guesthouses for nursing patients.

Signs of polycystic ovaries common in women of reproductive age

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age.

11 groups are paid 100% of medical examination and treatment costs by health insurance

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From January 1, 2026, 11 groups of subjects will be paid 100% of medical examination and treatment costs by the health insurance fund according to the new regulations of the Health Insurance Law.

Plan to prepare blood sources for the 2026 Lunar New Year in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The Ho Chi Minh City Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital proactively implements a plan to prepare medical blood sources for the 2026 Lunar New Year.

Cold showers in winter: Benefits and risks to note

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Cold winter bathing brings health benefits but potential risks if applied incorrectly, especially for people with underlying diseases.

Health insurance pays 100% of medical examination and treatment costs from 2026 for many groups of subjects

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The new health insurance policy applied from January 1, 2026 stipulates 100% payment of medical examination and treatment costs for some groups of subjects.

Add lemon juice to Tet dishes, support proper digestion

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Adding lemon juice properly to Tet dishes helps to balance the taste, reduce swelling and support digestion, but it is necessary to use it moderately to avoid affecting the stomach.

Abusing alcohol and beer during holidays and Tet, male patient hospitalized vomiting blood, cirrhosis

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Prolonged alcohol abuse, especially during holidays and Tet, male patients were hospitalized in a state of coughing up blood and serious liver damage.

Foods that people with high blood pressure can eat regularly, which is beneficial for health

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People with high blood pressure can regularly eat berries, green vegetables, fatty fish rich in omega-3, bananas and potassium-rich fruits.

6 foods that help clear the nose, making it easier for you to breathe

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Nasal congestion due to colds or allergies causes a lot of discomfort, but some familiar foods can effectively support breathing.

Vietnam's population closes to stopping growth after 2060

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Vietnam's population may reach the stop-growth threshold after 2060, or even earlier, if birth rates continue to be low.

5 drinks to help relieve alcohol during holidays and Tet

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Drinking a lot of alcohol during holidays and Tet easily causes fatigue, headaches, and digestive disorders, but some simple drinks can help the body recover faster.