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.

Advice for people who regularly eat jackfruit

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For people who regularly eat jackfruit, it is necessary to understand the nutritional properties of this fruit to avoid unwanted effects on blood sugar, digestion...

Will complete the legal framework on special preferential treatment regimes for island health forces

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The Ministry of Health will advise the Government to complete the legal framework on specific preferential treatment regimes for health forces participating in work on islands.

Reasons why familiar vegetables increase uric acid and trigger acute gout attacks

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Some vegetables are considered good for health, but can increase uric acid levels and trigger acute gout attacks.

Dehydration can affect sleep quality

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Dehydration can affect the ability to fall asleep, causing fatigue, dry mouth and reducing the quality of nighttime rest.

3 easy-to-buy vegetables to help support the liver effectively

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Artichoke, beetroot, and cruciferous vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which can support liver function better when supplemented in a healthy diet.

Nurses and midwives of Da Nang Hospital shine at talent and elegance contest

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Da Nang - 39 contestants from Da Nang Hospital participated in the 2026 "Elegant and Talented Nurses, Midwives, Medical Technicians" Contest.

How to clean earrings to help clean and disinfect safely

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Earplugs, whether riveted or rings, are frequently exposed to skin, cosmetics, body oils, and environmental dust. Regular cleaning helps limit bacteria buildup.

Taking medicine still does not lower blood pressure, doctors point out the reason why many people miss out

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Many people increase doses or combine many medications but blood pressure remains high for a long time. Behind this condition may be underlying diseases.

Regular health check-ups by age to reduce hospital overload

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From 2026, people can have free annual periodic health check-ups according to the new roadmap of the Ministry of Health to detect diseases early and reduce hospital overload.

Nourishing the liver, detoxifying the liver with chili leaves

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Chili leaves contain many plant compounds with antioxidant activity, which can contribute to supporting liver nourishment and liver detoxification if used properly.

Metal nail pierces the abdominal wall due to using nail guns at home

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During the use of a nail-shooting machine at home, a patient in Can Tho had a metal nail pierced through his abdominal wall and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

Lose weight, reduce fat, detoxify the body thanks to 4 food groups in daily meals

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Sustainable weight loss and body detox can become easier when choosing the right 4 food groups that contribute to controlling hunger and optimizing metabolism.

Drinking warm water in the morning brings many health benefits

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After a long night of sleep, the body is often in a state of mild dehydration. Drinking warm water in the morning brings many health benefits.

Peeling skin at spa, young girl hospitalized for severe contact dermatitis

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The Central Dermatology Hospital received a female patient with severe dermatitis after peeling her skin at a spa and using cream of unknown origin.

Secrets to using pumpkin honey mask to help skin be smooth and support anti-aging

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Pumpkin honey mask contains many vitamins and antioxidants that help moisturize, support skin brightness and support anti-aging.