Health

Dien Bien aims for 100% of people to have periodic health check-ups

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Dien Bien - Health stations will contribute to the goal of 100% of people having periodic health check-ups at least once a year.

Dengue fever increases, many localities in Lam Dong focus on epidemic prevention and control

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Lam Dong - Many localities in the province are strengthening environmental sanitation, killing larvae, and handling outbreaks as the number of dengue fever cases tends to increase.

Iron pellet stuck deep in a boy's head after a dangerous game

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Shot in the eye with an iron bar while playing, a 6-year-old boy almost lost his eyesight due to a foreign object penetrating deep into his sinus.

Ensure funding for people to have free health check-ups annually

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From 2026, people will receive periodic health check-ups/free screening at least once a year. The Ministry of Finance requests to prepare resources to implement this policy.

Emergency, critical illnesses are still required to complete referral procedures

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Many emergency patients, suffering from dangerous diseases, although exempted from referral letters, are still required to complete referral procedures.

Risk of death due to antibiotic resistance in common bacteria

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Antibiotic resistance in common bacteria is increasing, increasing the risk of death and making treatment more difficult.

In 2024, Dong Thap will inject more than 20,200 measles vaccine doses

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Dong Thap - According to the provincial electronic information portal, implementing the measles vaccination campaign in 2024, the whole province has carried out 20,244 injections...

Gain muscle by adding this vegetable to your diet

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Broccoli provides many important nutrients to help the body gain muscle and recover after exercise, very useful for gym goers.

Does bad cholesterol cause heart attack risk?

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Bad cholesterol builds up as plaque on artery walls, causing narrowing and making it difficult for blood to flow through the blood vessels.

9 vegetarian foods that provide superior calcium

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Here are 9 vegetarian foods rich in calcium, based on research from reputable health organizations.

Many children hospitalized for respiratory diseases at the end of the year

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Currently, at children's hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, there is an increase in children with respiratory diseases, mostly children under 12 months old, with weak resistance.

5 Canned Soups That Help Control Blood Sugar

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There is a canned soup that contains protein and fiber that will satisfy your hunger while helping to balance your blood sugar.

Calcium-rich seeds but need to know how to use them

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Chia seeds are one of the richest plant sources of calcium. The amount of calcium in chia seeds is much higher than some common foods.

Expert explains what causes rheumatic fever

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According to specialist Ravi Shankerji Kesari, rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can affect the joints, heart, skin and nervous system.

Things to keep in mind when eating mushrooms

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Mushrooms provide a low-calorie source of beneficial fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Possible side effects of magnesium supplementation

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Side effects of magnesium include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, heart rhythm disturbances, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, etc.

Number of measles cases in Ho Chi Minh City continues to increase, 1 more death

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HCMC - The number of measles cases in the city continues to increase in the 11-14 year old and 6-9 month old groups; one more death has been recorded in a 12 month old child.

Complications of nerve paralysis and pain after shingles that many people ignore

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The burden of shingles, in addition to acute manifestations, is the prolonged pain and neurological consequences that shingles patients suffer from.

Miraculous benefits of eating radishes in winter

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Adding radishes to your winter diet can help boost your immune system effectively.

Health Side Effects of Zucchini

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Consuming too much zucchini can lead to a number of side effects, such as gastrointestinal upset, allergic reactions, and oral allergy syndrome.