Health

Reasons to reduce eating sweets to limit increased uric acid

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Uric acid is a product created during the body's breakdown of purines – a compound found in many foods and cells of the body.

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.

Types of juice that can support liver detoxification

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The liver is the organ that performs more than 500 different functions in the body, of which the most important is the metabolism of nutrients, filtering out toxins.

The truth about walking 6,000 steps a day

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Maintaining a 6,000-step daily walking routine can help control blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

From the child's strange gait, parents discover unexpected abnormalities

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An 8-year-old girl in Ho Chi Minh City was diagnosed with flexible flat feet syndrome after a long time of instability, often tilting her body when moving.

From organ donation decision to journey to save three patients

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Amidst the pain of losing a loved one, a family's decision to donate organs has opened up opportunities for life and light for three patients.

More than 1,300 people with meritorious services in Hanoi receive free health check-ups

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Hanoi - Hoe Nhai General Hospital in coordination with Hong Ha Ward People's Committee organizes free health check-ups and care for people with meritorious services.

5 post-meal signs that may warn of high blood sugar

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After meals, if blood sugar increases excessively or for a long time, this may be a warning sign of glucose metabolism disorders, pre-diabetes or diabetes.

People with diabetes need to pay attention to their legs

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For people with diabetes, blood sugar control is only a part of the treatment process.

Abdominal strength training exercises after 60 years old

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Exercises such as bridge pose, toe touch and plank help strengthen abdominal muscles, improve stability and improve mobility after 60 years old.

6 tips to help obese people swim safely and lose weight effectively

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Swimming helps to lose weight effectively, but obese people need to exercise properly, ensure safety and maintain it regularly to achieve good results.

Warning about potential harms when using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco

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People need to be vigilant about the harms of using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco.

3 dangerous complications of stiff joints patients should not be subjective

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Arthritis, if prolonged and not treated properly, can cause many dangerous complications, seriously affecting health and quality of life.

Signs to recognize prickly heat in hot summer

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Burns are one of the common skin diseases in hot summer. Below are the symptoms you can recognize when you have heat rash.

3 exercises to help people over 50 increase muscle and tone the whole body

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Some exercises such as squats, high-plane push-ups... help people over 50 years old strengthen muscles, firm the whole body and maintain mobility.

Electronic medical records are effective, progress is still slow

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Electronic medical records help reduce procedures and shorten medical examination and treatment time, but many medical facilities still cannot completely replace paper records.

How to prevent foot fungus when you have to wear shoes regularly in the summer

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Summer with hot and humid weather increases the risk of foot fungus, especially in people who regularly wear shoes and socks.