Health

Ho Chi Minh City residents monitor quality and report health check-ups through digital applications

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From September 3rd to December 15th, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health will inspect 100% of establishments participating in the universal health check program, and at the same time open a channel for people to reflect and supervise.

Bringing fishermen with multiple injuries from Truong Sa to the mainland

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On September 3, Military Hospital 175 HCMC said it had just coordinated to bring fishermen with multiple injuries from Truong Sa Lon Island to the mainland safely.

Wall-based exercises help reduce belly fat and protect bones and joints after age 65

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Wall-based plank, shoulder-clapping wall-based plank... are wall-based exercises that help reduce belly fat and protect bones and joints after age 65.

Warning of kidney failure complications in people with long-term diabetes

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People with long-term diabetes are at risk of kidney damage, leading to kidney failure if blood sugar is not well controlled and monitored periodically.

Signs of uncontrolled bronchial asthma that parents should know

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Early recognition of warning signs helps parents proactively take their children to the doctor and limit the risk of severe asthma.

Pineapple does not increase blood sugar

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Before worrying that pineapple increases blood sugar, it is necessary to understand that there is no absolute number that is suitable for everyone.

People expect health insurance to pay for medical examination and treatment at home

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Hanoi - Many people expressed their agreement with the proposal that the Health Insurance Fund pay for medical examination and treatment costs at home for some groups of patients.

Headache, fatigue from dengue fever, doctors warn of dangerous stages

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Suffering from continuous sore throat and high fever, a patient came to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases for examination and was diagnosed with dengue fever.

Experts point out diet principles to help improve fatty liver

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Many people believe that fatty liver only occurs in overweight, obese or people who eat too much grease.

Doctors point out the cause of increased school blindness

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Abuse of electronic devices, little outdoor activity and studying in low light conditions... cause the rate of nearsightedness in children to increase.

Disregarding numbness in limbs, a 70-year-old woman faces the risk of losing her ability to walk

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Ho Chi Minh City - Prolonged numbness in limbs but not diagnosed correctly, the woman had to be hospitalized when she could not walk on her own.

Periodic health check-ups for more than 3.7 million people in Vinh Long

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Vinh Long - By the end of 2026, the province strives for 100% of people to have periodic health check-ups at least once and update data to VNeID.

6 important notes when using eye drops and eye ointment

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To use eye drops and eye ointment safely, you need to pay attention to some of the following principles.

Simple habits to help detoxify the liver and protect the body effectively

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Limiting added sugar, maintaining a balanced diet... are simple habits that help detoxify the liver and protect the body effectively.

Pregnant women and postpartum women need to exercise appropriately to keep both mother and child healthy

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Suitable physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum helps reduce the risk of pregnancy complications, improving the health of both mother and fetus.

To lower uric acid, don't ignore this food

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In addition to limiting purine-rich foods, supplementing with certain types of drinks and fruits can support lowering uric acid, contributing to limiting the risk of gout recurrence.

20-month-old baby swallows half a plastic spoon, warning of the risk of swallowing foreign objects

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Children swallowing foreign objects is a common accident. Recently, a 20-month-old baby boy had to be hospitalized after accidentally swallowing half a broken plastic spoon while eating yogurt.

3 standing exercises to help strengthen core muscles after 65 years old

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Raising your knees diagonally when standing, stretching to balance on one leg... are exercises that help strengthen core muscles after 65 years old.

Thoai Son Medical Center bans bidding for 3 years for Phuc Thien Pharmaceuticals

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An Giang - Thoai Son Medical Center decided to handle violations in bidding activities for contractor Phuc Thien Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.

Chronic kidney disease increases, doctors warn of risk of complications if detected late

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Ho Chi Minh City - Kidney disease often progresses silently, many cases are detected when they are already in a late stage. Doctors recommend disease prevention and avoid severe complications.