Health

Proposal to increase health insurance contribution support for 5 groups from April 1, 2027

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The Ministry of Health proposes to increase health insurance contribution support for 5 groups of subjects, expected to be applied from April 1, 2027 if approved.

How to lower liver enzymes with homemade winter melon tea at home

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Increased liver enzymes make many people turn to winter melon tea in the hope of supporting liver enzyme reduction. However, experts advise against considering this as a treatment method.

Da Nang warns of sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease at the beginning of the school year

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Da Nang - Da Nang Department of Health recommends that parents and schools proactively prevent epidemics when the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease tends to increase sharply at the beginning of the new school year.

Tens of thousands of people in Ho Chi Minh City have had health check-ups but the data has not been fully updated

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On September 8, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a meeting with the health sector and related units on the progress of the universal health check-up program as of September 2026.

Light snacks that support metabolism, increase muscle and maintain figure effectively

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Fresh cheese combined with berries is a snack that promotes metabolism, increases muscle mass and maintains figure effectively.

3 morning habits to help maintain muscle after age 60

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Maintaining exercise, eating a protein-rich breakfast and exercising resistance in the morning are habits that help maintain muscle after age 60.

Dien Bien aims for 100% of people to have periodic health check-ups

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Dien Bien - Health stations will contribute to the goal of 100% of people having periodic health check-ups at least once a year.

Dengue fever increases, many localities in Lam Dong focus on epidemic prevention and control

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Lam Dong - Many localities in the province are strengthening environmental sanitation, killing larvae, and handling outbreaks as the number of dengue fever cases tends to increase.

Iron pellet stuck deep in a boy's head after a dangerous game

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Shot in the eye with an iron bar while playing, a 6-year-old boy almost lost his eyesight due to a foreign object penetrating deep into his sinus.

Ensure funding for people to have free health check-ups annually

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From 2026, people will receive periodic health check-ups/free screening at least once a year. The Ministry of Finance requests to prepare resources to implement this policy.

Emergency, critical illnesses are still required to complete referral procedures

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Many emergency patients, suffering from dangerous diseases, although exempted from referral letters, are still required to complete referral procedures.

4 things people with blood fat should do to improve their health condition

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According to experts, people with blood fat need to combine many methods and healthy lifestyles to improve their condition instead of just focusing on dieting.

Merging a regional medical center into Binh Duong General Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has decided to merge the Bac Tan Uyen Regional Medical Center into Binh Duong General Hospital under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health.

5 victims of the restaurant fire in Ho Chi Minh City are being actively resuscitated at Cho Ray Hospital

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5 victims severely burned in the restaurant fire on Ngo Duc Ke street, Binh Thanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of July 11, are currently being actively treated at Cho Ray Hospital.

Floor exercises help firm up abdominal muscles after age 55

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Bridge posture, sliding legs on the floor... are floor exercises that help firm up abdominal muscles after age 55.

The Ministry of Health has consolidated the heads of 11/11 higher education institutions directly under the Ministry

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On July 13, the Minister of Health announced the decision to appoint the Rector of Hanoi Medical University for Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Tu.

Hue Central Hospital discharges the 11th liver transplant patient

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On July 13, Hue Central Hospital said that it had just organized a discharge ceremony for patient N.Q. V. (residing in Quang Tri province) after a successful liver transplant.

How to eat to help the elderly maintain muscle mass

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Elderly people have reduced muscle mass with age, increasing the risk of falls, reducing mobility and affecting the quality of life.

Da Nang receives 21 suspected food poisoning cases after meals at company canteen

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Da Nang - After having a meal at the company's canteen, 21 cases had to be hospitalized with symptoms suspected of food poisoning.

Suggested healthy fat-rich menu

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A diet rich in good fats from avocado, salmon, and nuts helps replenish energy, support health and maintain figure.