Health

14-year-old male student hospitalized for inserting a 20cm long cucumber into the rectum

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Doctors at Bac Ninh General Hospital No. 1 performed endoscopy and successfully removed a cucumber about 20cm long from the rectal of a 14-year-old male student.

First time Vietnam tests practicing capacity for doctors

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From 2027, Vietnam will for the first time organize a professional competency assessment test for doctors.

Drinks good for bones and joints of people after 50

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Some drinks rich in calcium, vitamin D and protein help supplement essential nutrients that are good for bones and joints in people after 50.

Sources of money to pay for health check-ups at the beginning of the school year

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According to the Ministry of Health, educational institutions must update health check data at the beginning of the school year to the Ministry of Health's Health Data Portal according to instructions.

17 years of classes keeping the pace of going to school for children with cancer

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On September 4, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Oncology Hospital opened the "Sunflowers" class and accompanied and cared for pediatric patients with dangerous diseases.

Exercise to help people over 60 climb stairs more easily

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Performing some simple exercises regularly can help improve strength, increase stability and confidence when moving.

Hue people will receive free periodic health check-ups until 2030

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Hue launches a program for periodic health check-ups and free screening for people in the period 2026 - 2030.

From July 1st, a series of new health policies take effect

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From July, many new health policies on health insurance, vaccination, support for childbirth and medical examination and treatment will officially take effect.

Why are people afraid of detecting the disease late but still hesitant to screen?

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In Vietnam, GLOBOCAN 2022 recorded about 180,480 new cancer cases and up to 120,184 deaths, mainly due to late detection.

3 things to remember when losing weight by eating sweet potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are a familiar food chosen by many people in their weight loss diet because they are rich in fiber and create a feeling of fullness for a long time.

Ho Chi Minh City deploys electronic health records on the Digital Citizen application from July 1st

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From July 1, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City residents can follow electronic health records right on their smartphones through the City Digital Citizen application.

From July 1st, pregnant women are freely screened for 4 prenatal congenital diseases

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From July 1, 2026, what diseases will pregnant women undergo prenatal screening?

How to drink black coffee without increasing blood sugar

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Pure black coffee does not contain carbohydrates and does not contain sugar, so this drink does not directly increase blood sugar.

How to eat peach fruit to help lose weight

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Peach is a fruit loved by many people because it contains many nutrients and is said to support weight loss.

After more than 10 years of waiting, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital in Ninh Binh officially opens

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After more than 10 years of waiting, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh branch officially opens from July 10, 2026, bringing high-quality healthcare closer to the people.

All official salary tables for doctors and physicians from July 1, 2026

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From July 1, 2026, the new salary scale applied to doctors, medical assistants and professional titles in the health sector officially takes effect.

Free periodic health check-ups for Hanoi residents on July 1st

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Hanoi - From July 1, 2026, the city officially implements a program of free periodic health check-ups and disease screening for people on a city-wide scale.

Many people mistake bạch biến for lang ben, doctors show how to recognize it

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Bach bien and lang ben both cause skin color changes, making many people easily confused. Doctors have guided how to recognize them to distinguish and treat correctly.

Ho Chi Minh City guides the implementation of maternity and sick leave regimes according to new regulations from July 1st

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From July 1, 2026, many new regulations on resolving maternity benefits, sickness and health recovery.

The first steps of a 4-year-old baby after 4 rounds of treatment for cerebral palsy

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Once thought to have only delayed development, the child of Ms. Hoang Thi Minh (Phuc Tho commune, Hanoi) has made her first steps and started practicing speaking after 4 rounds of treatment for cerebral palsy.