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.

From July 15, a series of new allowances for medical staff officially take effect

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From July 15, many new regulations on allowances for medical staff officially take effect.

4 notes to help people with diabetes reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications

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Controlling blood sugar, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups are important measures to help people with diabetes reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.

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.