Medical
Things to consider when choosing contraception
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Choosing a suitable contraceptive method not only helps prevent pregnancy effectively but also relates to the health and personal needs of each person.
Students are more assured with the free health check-up policy in Hanoi
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Hanoi - Many students studying in Hanoi believe that the free health check-up policy from July 1, 2026 will help people feel more secure about their health.
Many people experience dry eyes in the summer, doctors show effective care
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Hot weather and frequent use of air conditioning can cause drooping, tired and dry eyes. Doctors have pointed out some effective eye protection measures.
People are happy when medical examination and treatment outside the tuyến is paid 50% by health insurance
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Health insurance will pay 50% of outpatient medical examination and treatment costs from July 1, 2026, helping people reduce the burden of medical expenses.
Doctors recommend ways to prevent cataracts in the elderly
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Regular eye exams and maintaining a reasonable diet play an important role in protecting vision and reducing the risk of cataracts in the elderly.
13-year-old girl with ovarian tumor weighing nearly 4kg
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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully operated on a 13-year-old girl with an ovarian tumor weighing nearly 4kg.
From 2027, hospitals will stop using paper medical records
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More than 75% of hospitals have implemented electronic medical records, aiming to completely abolish paper medical records from 2027.
Recommend people to proactively kill mosquitoes to prevent dengue fever
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Ha Tinh - Faced with the situation of many dengue fever cases, functional forces recommend that people proactively kill mosquitoes and larvae to prevent the epidemic from spreading.
Patient discovers spinal cord tumor after years of back pain
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Thu Duc General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully operated on a patient with recurrent neurofibromatosis after many years.
Penalties for people directly involved in retail sales of drugs without professional qualifications
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Article 59 of Decree No. 90/2026/ND-CP of the Government states the level of penalties for violations of regulations on retail sale of drugs and medicinal herbs.
Skipping periodic check-ups, self-medicating can worsen the disease in the elderly
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Hanoi - Through free health check-ups in Bach Mai ward, many elderly people are diagnosed with the disease but have self-medicated, posing many risks of worsening.
Instructions on caring for and preventing hand, foot and mouth disease for children when the disease increases
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The number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases in young children is on the rise, doctors recommend that parents need to take care of them properly and maintain hygiene to help children recover quickly.
Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes preventive medicine, reducing treatment costs due to late detection
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Ho Chi Minh City is developing a project for universal health check-ups 2026–2030, prioritizing cancer screening and non-communicable diseases to save treatment costs.
Bringing medical services closer to the facility, many people detect the risk of disease
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Hanoi - Many health check-up and screening programs are being implemented at facilities to help people access medical services, detect signs and risks of disease.
Successful surgery helps 103-year-old woman walk again
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Vinh Long - General Hospital performs safe surgery for a 103-year-old woman with a broken femur and many underlying diseases.
Successful surgery on abnormally large ovarian tumor
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Da Nang - Viet - Han Da Nang Hospital has just successfully operated on a large ovarian cyst for a 33-year-old female patient.
Dengue fever outbreak appears in Ha Tinh
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Ha Tinh - A dengue fever outbreak has just appeared in Hop Tien residential group, Vung Ang ward. This is the first dengue fever outbreak in 2026.
In the early summer heat, many people have itchy skin and acne, and have to see a dermatologist
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Although it is only the beginning of summer, this week, the Central Dermatology Hospital has received many cases coming for examination for dermatological problems related to hot weather.
Rescuing twins sharing a vegetable cake, critical amniotic fluid loss
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Carrying twins with the same placenta, the pregnant woman encountered dangerous complications. One fetus had severe slow growth, the other had polyhydramnios, forcing the doctor to perform emergency surgery.
Complex dengue fever, many people still limit vaccination
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Can Tho - As a new vaccine, many people still limit dengue fever vaccination, doctors recommend that people be proactive in the face of complex disease situations.
