Health

Erratic weather, respiratory diseases increase by 20-30% in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Erratic weather makes adults and young children susceptible to respiratory diseases, the number of patients in hospitals increases by about 20-30% compared to other times.

The average age of first sexual intercourse for Vietnamese people is 18.7

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The age of first sexual intercourse is trending towards rejuvenation, but the rate of using contraception is still low.

Pregnant woman with dengue fever forced to have her uterus removed to have a chance of survival

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Ho Chi Minh City - Suffering from dengue fever during 39 weeks of pregnancy, a 23-year-old pregnant woman fell into a dangerous postpartum condition, undergoing 4 surgeries to save her life.

Dien Bien requires each inter-level boarding school to have at least 2 medical staff

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Dien Bien - Inter-level boarding schools will be arranged with standing medical staff.

Eating and living habits that increase the risk of gallstones

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Eating too much fat, less fiber, skipping meals, losing weight too quickly and lack of exercise can increase the risk of gallstone formation.

Tell you 2 common skin diseases in the summer and how to recognize and prevent them

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Here are 2 common skin diseases in the summer along with recognizable signs and prevention recommendations according to doctors' recommendations.

Children contract Adenovirus continuously in the same family, doctors warn of transmission route

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Recently, many children have developed high fever that does not subside, severe conjunctivitis and have been diagnosed with Adenovirus.

Prevention and risk reduction of postpartum depression

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Actively sharing, supplementing nutrition and avoiding stimulants are ways to help reduce the risk of postpartum depression.

How to recognize and treat sunburn to avoid prolonged skin damage

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Early recognition of signs and proper treatment will help limit skin damage and reduce the risk of prolonged complications after sunburn.

Reasons not to be subjective about dysphagia

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Swallowing disorders cause difficulty eating and drinking, pose dangerous complications and need to be detected and treated early.

The role of mucus in protecting the nose and sinuses

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The mucus in the nose and sinuses helps moisturize, cleanse the airways, protect the mucous membranes and boost natural immunity.

Dangerous pelvic-abdominal aneurysm almost ruptured

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Can Tho - July 15, news from Can Tho City General Hospital, doctors have just successfully treated a dangerous case of abdominal - pelvic aortic aneurysm.

4 eating principles to help the elderly have healthy bowels

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The older you get, the slower the digestive system works. Many elderly people often experience bloating, constipation, loss of appetite or prolonged indigestion.

4 signs of high blood sugar after meals

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High blood sugar after meals for a long time not only increases the risk of diabetes but also affects cardiovascular health and many other organs.

More than 534,000 people in Ho Chi Minh City have had health check-ups and electronic health records

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Only 1 month and 20 days after the implementation of universal health check-ups, by July 15, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City had 534,346 people examined and electronic health records were created.

5 signs of cerebral ischemia in the elderly that should not be subjective

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Brain ischemia is a condition in which blood flow to the brain decreases, causing brain cells not to be provided with enough oxygen and nutrients to function normally.

Extracting large stones from salivary glands from patients with long-term jaw pain

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Can Tho - The team of doctors at Can Tho City General Hospital has successfully operated on a case of large, rare submandibular stone.

How to prevent and improve bone and joint health in obese people

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Obesity increases pressure on the musculoskeletal system, accelerates the degeneration process and increases the risk of pain.

Summer, the elderly need to pay attention to the following health risks

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Hot summer weather makes the elderly vulnerable to many health risks such as heatstroke, dehydration and complications of chronic diseases.

High uric acid, beware of kidney stones

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High uric acid not only increases the risk of gout but can also lead to kidney stones.