Health

Route of transmission of hand, foot and mouth disease, parents need to pay special attention

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Hand, foot and mouth disease has the ability to spread quickly, especially in young children. Parents need to clearly grasp the routes of infection to proactively prevent the disease and limit the risk of infection for children.

Health insurance proposal to pay for cancer screening, opening up more opportunities for early disease detection

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A draft policy being consulted proposes that the Health Insurance Fund pay for screening and early diagnosis of 7 cancers and hepatitis B, C.

Drinks that are beneficial for blood sugar, people with pre-diabetes should drink regularly

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Filtered water, sugar-free tea and sugar-free coffee are beneficial choices for pre-diabetes blood sugar.

Medical experts talk about Matching Day and training "warriors" of resident doctors

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Before Matching Day 2026, experts shared about the strict requirements in training resident doctors and proposed corresponding support policies for learners.

Reason why Hanoi Medical University still maintains Match Day event to recruit resident doctors

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Hanoi Medical University said that Match Day is still a suitable choice to ensure objectivity, transparency, and timeliness in inpatient doctor recruitment.

Mid-autumn delivery, 30-week premature baby born on flight back to Vietnam

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At about 1 am on September 6, on a flight from Denmark to Vietnam, the flight crew suddenly issued a notice to find medical staff to support a pregnant woman in labor.

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.

Lack of sleep can increase the risk of obesity in children

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Children who do not get enough sleep may increase cravings, reduce exercise and hormone disorders, thereby increasing the risk of overweight and obesity.

How to maintain good sleep for people with blood pressure

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Sleep plays an important role in cardiovascular health. People with blood pressure should maintain scientific sleep habits to support blood pressure control.

Afternoon snacks can help limit visceral fat accumulation

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In the late afternoon, many people easily turn to pastries, milk tea or fast food, making it more difficult to control weight and visceral fat.

Habits that make knee osteoarthritis pain worse

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Osteoarthritis of the knee often causes pain, stiffness and limited movement, especially in the elderly.

Helps lower blood sugar, reduce blood fat effectively thanks to cheap fruits sold in the market

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Star fruit is rich in fiber and antioxidants, which can support stabilizing post-eating blood sugar and improving blood fat when used properly.

Reasons why eating eggs is good for memory

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Eggs are one of the familiar, nutritious foods and can make a positive contribution to brain health.

Seeing a child coughing with this sign, parents need to take them to the doctor immediately

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Coughing is a common symptom in children. Parents need to recognize warning signs to take their children to the doctor in time.

The first locality in the country with more than 4 million people having electronic health records established

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Ho Chi Minh City - After more than 3 months of free health check-ups for people, from May 25 to September 6, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has had more than 4 million people examined and electronic health records created.

High uric acid still loves hotpot, these 3 things should not be ignored

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Red meat, seafood and hot pot broth can make it more difficult to control uric acid if consumed too much.