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.

5 foods that help the body absorb omega-3 better

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Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid group, in which DHA and EPA play an important role in the heart, brain and vision.

3 things to do to help limit uric acid buildup in joints

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Prolonged high uric acid levels can cause urate crystals to deposit in joints, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and increasing the risk of gout.

Saigon Hot News: Ho Chi Minh City spends nearly 600 billion VND to build a bridge to connect the South

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Saigon Hot News July 10th: Ho Chi Minh City spends nearly 600 billion VND to build a bridge to connect the South; More medical schools in Ho Chi Minh City announce the minimum admission score for 2026...

Body weight exercise helps people over 60 increase strength

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After 60 years old, weight exercises help strengthen muscles, improve coordination and support daily exercise.

People with high uric acid in the blood should supplement with these 4 low-purine vegetables

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Diet plays an important role in controlling blood uric acid. Patients should increase purine-free vegetables to support uric acid excretion.

Hospital in Ca Mau puts into operation 512-slice Spectrum CT system applying AI

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Ca Mau - The AI-applied 512-slice Spectrum CT System was officially put into operation by Thanh Vu Medic Bac Lieu General Hospital.

People escape the scene of going far away for in-depth medical examination and treatment at the central level

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After many years of waiting, people have been able to access central-level specialized medical services when Viet Duc Hospital in Ninh Binh officially operates.

Health insurance referral: Compulsory documents patients need to know

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Patients need to prepare all documents according to regulations when carrying out procedures for transferring to health insurance (HI) to ensure their rights.

The journey to bring children from the "quiet world" to the sounds of life

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Many families think their children are just slow to speak, and when they are taken for hearing tests, they discover that their children have poor hearing, and they have to implant cochlear electrodes to regain their sound.

Healthy diet helps prevent gastritis

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A healthy diet plays an important role in protecting stomach health, contributing to preventing gastritis and maintaining a healthy digestive system.

Tips for recognizing and caring for baby caviar properly

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Early recognition of signs and proper care will help limit skin damage and reduce the risk of infection in infants with acne.

First night of operation, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital saves critical multiple injuries case

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On the first night of duty at Ninh Binh facility, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital activated the red alert, rescuing a man whose brain was pierced by a glass shark.

Doctors warn of the misconception of fasting to shrink cancerous tumors

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Many cancer patients believe that fasting will shrink the tumor. Doctors affirm that this is a misconception, easily causing malnutrition and affecting treatment.

13 days of operation, Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility is full of inpatient beds

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After 13 days of operation, Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility has recorded more than 27,000 outpatient visits, and the occupancy rate of inpatient beds always reaches the maximum level.

PET/CT scan costs 20-25 million VND, patients expect health insurance support

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The proposal to expand health insurance coverage for PET/CT scans is expected by many patients because it helps reduce the burden of cancer treatment costs.