Health

4 surprising effects of bell peppers on liver and kidney function

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Few people expect that sweet, spicy bell peppers often appear in stir-fries or salads that are good for liver and kidney function.

Dien Bien plans to rotate 1,000 doctors to the commune each year

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Dien Bien - On December 5, the Department of Health of Dien Bien province said that it is expected that about 1,000 doctors will be sent to the commune each year, starting from mid-December.

Air pollution threatens people's health

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The serious air pollution in Hanoi is making people extremely worried. The Ministry of Health said WHO identifies exposure to air pollutants as increasing the risk of acute respiratory diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Air pollution can also damage the skin, eye diseases, affect the nervous system, immunity and mental health.

Revealing healthy antioxidant-rich drinks

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Some familiar drinks are rich in antioxidants, which help boost immunity.

10 exercises to help people over 40 maintain strength and agility

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Maintaining strength after age 40 is not difficult if you know how to exercise properly with the exercises below.

7 exercises to temporarily stop if you have knee pain

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Knee pain easily gets worse in the cold season, many exercises that are thought beneficial but harmful, choose the right movements to help protect joints, avoid excess pressure.

Vinh Long saves a 94-year-old woman by placing a temporary mechanism to create a temporary rhythm

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Vinh Long - Vinh Long General Hospital promptly saved the life of a 94-year-old woman with a critical slow-rhythm problem thanks to the implementation of temporary heart rhythm placement techniques.

The journey of a heart through Vietnam was transplanted to a 9-year-old boy in Ho Chi Minh City

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HCMC - 3 hospitals activated the process of taking - transporting - transplanting hearts across Vietnam for a 9-year-old boy with end-stage heart failure, opening up new life opportunities for the child.

Reasons why the elderly need to supplement omega-3

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Omega-3 is an essential nutrient that the body cannot synthesize on its own, so proper supplementation can bring many outstanding benefits.

Health insurance spends more than 142,000 billion VND in 2024, reducing the burden on patients

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In the context of the constantly increasing cost of medical examination and treatment, for many families - especially low-income workers - health insurance cards (HI) have become a "lifeline" for many patients.

Heart transplant to travel across Vietnam, saving the life of a 9-year-old boy

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HCMC - The hospital teams have just successfully performed a cross-Vietnam heart transplant, transferring the heart from a 57 kg donor to the body of a 9-year-old boy weighing 33 kg.

3 signs at night that can warn of high blood fat

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If you experience the following symptoms, you should be vigilant for high blood fat.

Morning tips to help stabilize blood sugar, reduce the burden on the liver

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Spending a few minutes in the morning meditating or practicing deep breathing helps the body improve insulin sensitivity, limit the liver's excessive production of glucose and stabilize blood sugar during the day.

Ginger - a familiar spice that brings many surprising health benefits

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Many international studies show that ginger contains strong bioactive ingredients that help reduce inflammation, improve digestion and effectively support immunity.

Suggestions for making warm drinks in the morning to enhance liver function

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A glass of water made from red apples, ginger and goji berries can help you stay alert and good for your liver.

A great starch that helps lower high uric acid

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Quinoa is a gluten-free whole grain that is very good for people with high uric acid.

3 winter breakfast suggestions to help keep blood sugar stable

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The principle is to combine high-quality protein, complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber. This helps slow down the increase in blood sugar.

Surprised with fruit smoothies that rarely increase blood sugar

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Apple, grapefruit, kiwi, strawberry or cherry smoothies are rich in fiber and have a low natural sugar content, which does not cause blood sugar to increase sharply after drinking.

3 types of freshwater fish that effectively reduce uric acid

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Diet plays an important role in controlling uric acid, a factor directly related to the risk of gout.

Diet for healthy kidneys: Don't forget papaya

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Papaya is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds, which can support healthy kidneys.