Medical

Rejuvenated neck and shoulder pain, doctors warn about the habit of abusing electronic devices

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The habit of holding a computer for hours, sticking face to the phone in the wrong posture is the reason pushing many young people to face the risk of neck and shoulder pain.

Doctors show how to prevent cataracts for everyone

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Age is the main cause of cataracts, but modern lifestyles and some medical conditions can also accelerate the aging process of the eyes.

Village midwives and grassroots health workers receive support, the highest is over 1.77 million VND/month

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From July 15, 2026, village midwives and grassroots health workers can receive monthly support of up to more than 1.77 million VND according to new regulations.

Seemingly simple nosebleeds, a 72-year-old man has a stroke

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 72-year-old man who was taking anticoagulants suddenly had prolonged nosebleeds, then progressed severely and continued to experience stroke complications.

Regaining airways for patients with invasive thyroid cancer in the trachea

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On June 4, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital announced that it had successfully performed a complex surgery for a rare thyroid cancer patient with endotracheal invasion.

Disease risk from releasing livestock carcasses on rivers and canals in Hung Yen

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Hung Yen - Vu Thu commune warns and requests strict handling of the situation of throwing livestock carcasses into rivers and canals, causing environmental pollution and potential risk of disease outbreaks.

Lung lavage, bronchoscopy to save 4 victims of a fire at night in Hanoi

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4 victims of the night fire in Hong Ha, Hanoi were given timely emergency care. Thanks to bronchoscopy and early ventilation, the respiratory condition of the patients improved significantly.

Don't let subjectivity pay the price with young children's health

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The figures in the Ministry of Health's monitoring report from week 1 to week 14 of 2026 show that the whole country recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease (acute respiratory infection common in young children, characterized by meningitis or meningitis due to bacterial attack), of which there were 4 deaths. Notably, children under 15 years old accounted for 46% of the total number of cases.

Endoscopy saves patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes

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HUE - A patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes was successfully removed by endoscopic surgery by Dr. Hue, without surgery, with stable health.

Bringing misfortune upon oneself because of self-treatment according to word of mouth

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Many people with numbness in their hands, wrist pain, and ring fingers do not go for examination early but self-treat the disease according to advice or online, making the disease worse and missing the time for treatment.

Free treatment of congenital heart disease for a 9-year-old girl in Can Tho

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Can Tho - A 9-year-old child with congenital heart disease - atrial septal defect has just been successfully treated and is also supported with all treatment costs.

About 300 people and Khmer compatriots were examined and given free medicine

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Vinh Long - Responding to the Military-Civilian Tet, Chol Chnam Thmay Tet, about 300 Khmer people were health checked and given free medicine.

Healing sound in the journey of cancer treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - In the space of the Oncology Hospital filled with the smell of medicine, gentle therapeutic sounds echoed, bringing moments of peace to patients.

Traditional Vietnamese Medicine still has much room for development

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Vietnamese traditional medicine has great potential but has not been exploited commensurately; it is necessary to invest in research, technology and policies for sustainable development.

Baby swallows screws, family self-handling makes the situation more serious

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Quang Tri - The baby swallowed the screws, but the family handled it themselves, making the situation more serious. When taken to the hospital, fortunately, the doctor handled it in time.

Meningococcal meningitis cases appear, people proactively get vaccinated against the disease

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Faced with the risk of meningococcal meningitis progressing rapidly, many young people in Ho Chi Minh City have proactively vaccinated themselves to protect their health.

Da Nang launches Action Month for Food Safety, tightening street food

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Da Nang - From April 15-15, the city simultaneously controls street food, strictly handles violations to reduce the risk of poisoning.

First kidney extraction and transplant at Can Tho City General Hospital

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Can Tho - Can Tho City General Hospital has just successfully received the transfer of kidney extraction and transplantation technique for the first case from a living donor.

Meningococcal cases increase, doctors warn of dangerous complications

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In the coming time, meningococcal disease is at risk of continuing to appear and affect people's health.

Carrying sapodilla seeds in the airway for 13 months

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The 14-year-old patient carried sapodilla seeds in her airway for 13 months before being discovered.