Health

14-year-old male student hospitalized for inserting a 20cm long cucumber into the rectum

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Doctors at Bac Ninh General Hospital No. 1 performed endoscopy and successfully removed a cucumber about 20cm long from the rectal of a 14-year-old male student.

First time Vietnam tests practicing capacity for doctors

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From 2027, Vietnam will for the first time organize a professional competency assessment test for doctors.

Drinks good for bones and joints of people after 50

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Some drinks rich in calcium, vitamin D and protein help supplement essential nutrients that are good for bones and joints in people after 50.

Sources of money to pay for health check-ups at the beginning of the school year

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According to the Ministry of Health, educational institutions must update health check data at the beginning of the school year to the Ministry of Health's Health Data Portal according to instructions.

17 years of classes keeping the pace of going to school for children with cancer

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On September 4, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Oncology Hospital opened the "Sunflowers" class and accompanied and cared for pediatric patients with dangerous diseases.

How to treat acute gout at home

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Acute gout attacks cause pain, swelling, heat, and redness in joints. Proper treatment helps reduce discomfort and limit more severe inflammation.

Health risks from Trung Thu cakes of unknown origin

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Mooncakes of unknown origin, improperly preserved or left for too long can become moldy, change quality and affect health.

How to use kumquat juice that is good for bones and joints of people over 40 years old

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For people over 40 years old, drinking tangerine juice properly is good for long-term health, including bones and joints.

6 ways to reduce the risk of fatty liver in overweight and obese people

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Fatty liver is increasingly common, especially in overweight and obese people. Proactive lifestyle changes are an important factor in protecting the liver.

Simple home exercises to help reduce belly fat and protect joints after age 50

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Squats, stepping onto the podium... are simple home exercises that help reduce belly fat and protect bones and joints after age 50.

Morning exercises help men after 60 recover muscles

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Standing up and sitting down from chairs, push-ups against walls... are morning exercises to help men after 60 recover muscles.

Things to do every morning for a healthy and functioning liver

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The liver must work continuously to metabolize and excrete substances in the body. Maintaining some simple habits can help support liver health.

Want to control blood sugar after eating, don't miss a few minutes of walking

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Light exercise after meals and limiting sitting for long periods can help the body control blood sugar more effectively.

3 meat eating mistakes that make people with high uric acid easily accumulate tophi particles into the joints

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For people with high uric acid or gout, diet can affect their ability to control the disease.

Things parents need to remember to prevent drowning for children

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Parents need to proactively equip themselves with skills, monitor children and implement safety measures to prevent the risk of drowning.

Successful surgery for multiple-stage spinal disease in the elderly

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Khanh Hoa - Doctors have just successfully operated on a 67-year-old female patient with lumbar spinal stenosis due to multiple-stage disc hernia.

Having purchased household health insurance, elderly people in Hanoi are not refunded

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Elderly people in Hanoi who have purchased household health insurance before July 1, 2026 will not be refunded, even though they are eligible for 100% contribution support from the city.

3 ways to use lemon to help breathe fresher, but should not rub directly on teeth

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Lemon is often used in drinks and home care tips thanks to its vitamin C content and characteristic aroma.

7 mm damage to the breast was discovered when the 48-year-old woman had no symptoms

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Two months after her best friend passed away from breast cancer, Ms. Thanh, 48 years old, went for an examination and discovered a 7 mm injury, and a biopsy confirmed left breast cancer.

Ministry of Health requests to focus efforts on rescuing victims of passenger car overturning in Gia Lai

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The Ministry of Health requests Gia Lai and hospitals to focus on rescuing 20 victims injured in the passenger car overturning that killed 4 people.