Health

Ministry of Health responds to proposal to expand pension benefits for 70-year-olds

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Regarding the proposal to reduce the age of enjoying social pension benefits from 75 to 70 years old, the Ministry of Health believes that it is necessary to carefully assess the impact and budget balancing capacity.

Gout patients should eat celery properly to help control uric acid

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Celery contains many plant compounds, gout patients should eat it properly to help control uric acid.

Exercises with chairs help reduce stiffness and improve flexibility after age 60

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Spinning the spine while sitting, opening the hip joint while sitting... are exercises with chairs that help reduce joint stiffness and improve flexibility for people after 60.

How to drink fresh milk to support safe and effective blood sugar control

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Drinking fresh milk properly can supplement nutrition while still supporting blood sugar control, especially when prioritizing unsweetened milk and using it in appropriate amounts.

Doctors warn that lung disease is easily overlooked, detected when patients cough up blood

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Ho Chi Minh City - New blood cough detects lung fungus, doctors warn that the disease is easily overlooked in people with underlying diseases and old lung damage.

Tips to reduce stress to help stabilize blood sugar in people with diabetes

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Stress can silently increase your blood sugar. Here's how you can prevent it.

Cataracts are common in the elderly, doctors immediately point out identification signs

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Doctors recommend that people need to recognize early signs of cataracts to be examined and treated promptly.

Characteristics on the hair of people with long lifespan

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Hair can partly reflect the health status and the aging process, lifespan of the body.

Diet can determine the risk of obesity more than exercise

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The amount of calories consumed by humans each day is quite similar globally, while diet may be a greater factor affecting the risk of obesity.

7 low-calorie foods to help feel full longer, support weight control

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Broccoli, eggs, watermelons or Greek yogurt are all low in calories but rich in fiber, protein or water, helping to feel full longer and supporting effective weight loss.

Unexpected cardiovascular protection benefits from kitchen spices

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Regularly using natural spices in cooking is a simple and economical method to help support cardiovascular health.

Two dangerous aging milestones that many people cannot avoid

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The human body does not gradually age but two major turning points may appear at the age of 50 and 63.

Reasons why not smoking can still cause tongue cancer

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Besides smoking, HPV virus and poor oral hygiene habits are also the leading causes of tongue cancer.

Reasons why green vegetables should be in the menu of people with high uric acid

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Many types of green vegetables not only provide vitamins and fiber but also support controlling uric acid levels, which is why you should add green vegetables to your menu.

Despite heavy rain, Dien Bien people are still busily going for free health check-ups

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Dien Bien - Despite heavy rain, thousands of people have proactively come for free health check-ups and consultations.

Ca Mau strives for 100% of people to have electronic health records in 2026

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Ca Mau launches universal health check-ups, aiming for the goal of 100% of people being examined, screened and having electronic health records in 2026.

Turning traditional medicine into a driving force for community health care

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With nearly 7 million medical examinations and treatments in 2025, traditional medicine is increasingly affirming its role in people's health care, but there are still obstacles.

Warning about the serious harm of energy drinks to the kidneys

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Energy drink addiction can cause serious consequences for kidney health.

Dishes that help the body recover after training

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After exercising, choosing the right food can help the body replenish energy, support recovery and maintain exercise efficiency.

Abusing pain relievers, the risk of kidney damage is difficult to recognize

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The habit of using pain relievers to deal with common pains can cause kidney damage without obvious symptoms.