Health

Medical examination for students, doctors recommend ways to protect children's eyes and teeth

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From August 18 to September 4, 2026, Hanoi will organize free periodic health check-ups for preschool children and general education students in the area, with the goal of striving for 100% of children and students to have health check-ups before the new school year.

Pharmedic fined 50 million VND for sodium chloride 0.9% eye drops violating level 3

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) fined Pharmedic 50 million VND for producing 0.9% sodium chloride eye drops, which was determined to be a level 3 violation.

Crochet hook pierces eye of 13-year-old boy, risk of loss of vision

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13-year-old boy has a hook piercing his cornea, severe eyeball damage, risk of long-term vision impairment.

10-year-old boy discovers testicle rupture after 15 hours after being kicked by a friend in the private area

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Ho Chi Minh City - On August 25, Children's Hospital 2 said it had just intervened in time for a boy over 10 years old who had testicular rupture after being kicked in the intimate area.

3 ways to eat to help blood sugar increase slower after meals

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From choosing food, processing to eating order, a few small changes in meals can help slow down the rate of blood sugar increase.

Salty vegetable oatmeal, quick and nutritious breakfast for a busy day

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Oats are not only sweet to eat but can also be processed in a salty style with vegetables, helping breakfast to be fast, nutritious and limit the common feeling of boredom.

Restoring kidney function with vitamin-rich vegetables

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Spinach is rich in vitamins, easy to access, and can support kidney function recovery.

Reasons why you should limit going out from 11am to 4pm in the summer

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Doctors warn to avoid going out from 11am to 4pm because the extreme summer heat can affect the cardiovascular system and reduce body energy.

Advice for people who regularly drink cold water

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Drinking cold water brings a feeling of refreshment, especially in hot weather.

How to eat white rice, vermicelli, pho without worrying about high blood sugar

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White rice, vermicelli, pho are familiar dishes but can easily raise blood sugar if eaten incorrectly.

2 quai bi outbreaks appear in schools in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Local health sector is implementing handling measures after 2 quai bi outbreaks appeared in schools in Bac Gia Nghia ward.

Ho Chi Minh City interconnects data, moving towards smart healthcare

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Ho Chi Minh City promotes inter-connection of health data, aiming for each citizen to have a unified electronic health record.

Tips to lower blood pressure for men over 40 years old, easy to apply daily

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After the age of 40, men are prone to high blood pressure due to work pressure, alcohol and unhealthy living habits.

People with high uric acid need to pay attention when eating watermelon

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For people with high uric acid or gout, eating watermelon also needs to be reasonably controlled to avoid increasing the risk of metabolic disorders.

Revealing low-sugar, vitamin-rich juice

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Many types of juice have low sugar content but are still rich in vitamins, helping to supplement nutrition, support maintaining shape and strengthening health every day.

Memory decline due to 3 eating habits that many people have

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The US National Institutes of Health affirms that unreasonable nutrition can impair cognition and increase the risk of memory disorders.

Grassroots healthcare in Vinh Long after restructuring still has many bottlenecks that need to be removed

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Vinh Long - After arrangement, the grassroots health station system revealed many limitations in terms of human resources, equipment, and infrastructure that need to be removed in a timely manner.

Timely preservation of testicles for 14-year-old patient in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - May 7, Gia Dinh People's Hospital said that it had just promptly preserved testicles for a 14-year-old child patient after experiencing severe pain.

Notes when using Dinh Lang leaves

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Dinh Lang leaves are good for health, but if used incorrectly or too much, they can cause side effects.

Calcium absorption can be reduced from the habit of eating some seemingly good vegetables

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Pickled vegetables, vegetables rich in oxalic acid, and fried dishes with a lot of oil can reduce calcium absorption, negatively affecting bones and joints if used incorrectly.