Medical

Risks of infusion at home for nourishment and beauty

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Infusion at home to "boost", detoxify, and beautify is being chosen by many people. However, this procedure is potentially risky. The following is an article by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Lan Hieu, Director of Hanoi Medical University Hospital.

Almost ruptured the esophagus after swallowing a pill with the film still in it

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Hung Yen - A woman had to be hospitalized after mistakenly taking a pill with a blister pack intact, causing a foreign object to be stuck in her esophagus.

Lao Cai sets a target of 100% of people participating in health insurance by 2030

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Lao Cai - The province is implementing many solutions to increase the health insurance coverage rate to 100% by 2030, contributing to ensuring social security.

35 is the milestone to start controlling blood sugar, many people still ignore it

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Many people think that blood sugar disorders or diabetes are just diseases of the elderly.

Retaining grassroots healthcare personnel requires strong enough policies

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Gia Lai - Voters propose that there should be strong enough policies on salaries, allowances, training and improving working conditions to attract and retain grassroots healthcare personnel.

Difficulty swallowing, prolonged phlegm may warn of esophageal tumors

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HCMC - Esophageal tumors can silently progress with signs of prolonged swallowing obstruction that many people easily overlook.

Ho Chi Minh City gateway hospital promotes capacity, becoming a "medical shield

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Many regional hospitals at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City are being comprehensively upgraded, helping people conveniently get medical examination and treatment near home and contributing to reducing the burden on upper levels.

AI enters blood pressure care: Kolia officially launched

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OSP Group officially launches Kolia - AI assistant application to support blood pressure monitoring.

31 people in Hung Yen suspected of poisoning after eating duck blood pudding

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Hung Yen - 31 people in 3 communes suspected of food poisoning, had to be hospitalized for treatment after eating duck blood soup bought from two business establishments.

Ca Mau simultaneously conducts periodic health checks for people

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On May 15, Ca Mau launched a program to provide free health check-ups and screenings for people in the area, aiming to manage the health of the entire population.

Doctors recommend ways to prevent digestive disorders for children in hot weather

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High temperatures make food easily spoiled and deteriorated if not properly preserved, thereby increasing the risk of digestive disorders in children during hot weather.

A company recalled and destroyed 511 cosmetic products

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) requested the suspension of circulation, recall and destruction of 511 cosmetic products manufactured by Viet Huong Cosmetics Co., Ltd. nationwide.

Phu Quy Special Zone is the first mass health checkpoint in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Phu Quy Special Zone is chosen as the first locality in the province to implement a free universal health check-up program for students.

Affirming Vietnam's medical position from fetal heart transplantation

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Ho Chi Minh City - To date, team 2 of the hospital has performed 14 fetal cardiac interventions. Among them, 13/14 cases were technically successful and 13 fetuses were saved.

Grassroots healthcare before a major shift

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Grassroots healthcare is strengthened with human resources, technology and digital transformation, helping people access quality services right in their localities.

Ho Chi Minh City from expanding boundaries to expanding treatment opportunities for people

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To meet the healthcare needs of more than 14 million people after the merger, the Ho Chi Minh City health sector is entering a period of strong transformation.

Vietnam's fetal heart intervention marks its mark on the world map

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Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's fetal heart intervention technique has gradually created an impression and position on the world medical map.

Rescuing a man who had cardiac arrest while swimming in Nha Trang beach

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Khanh Hoa - Rescuers promptly gave first aid and saved a man who had cardiac arrest while swimming in the Hon Chong area.

Health insurance medical examination and treatment costs in the first quarter increased by 152 billion VND in Vinh Long

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Vinh Long - Health insurance medical examination and treatment costs in the first quarter of 2026 increased by more than 152 billion VND despite the number of visits decreasing by 56,574, posing a requirement to effectively control the health insurance fund.

Ho Chi Minh City is a medical bright spot for foreigners when they need medical examination and treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - With the development of Ho Chi Minh City's healthcare, in recent years, many foreigners and overseas Vietnamese have come to many hospitals in the city for examination and treatment.