Medical

Extending the temporary suspension of the effectiveness of Decree 46 on food safety

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The Standing Committee of the Government agreed to extend the temporary suspension of the effectiveness of Decree 46/2026/ND-CP and Resolution 66. 13/2026/NQ-CP on food safety.

Ward health station in Ho Chi Minh City attracts people to traditional medicine examination

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After rearranging administrative boundaries, ward health stations in Ho Chi Minh City attract many people to come for examination and treatment in traditional medicine.

Family traditional medicine sold online poses a risk of harm to health

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With only different types of forest trees, many individuals without medical expertise have "transformed" forest leaves into special medicines, into "panaceas" and have successfully sold thousands of orders through social networks.

Doctors warn of pulmonary tuberculosis risk in people with chronic lung disease

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Doctors recommend that people should have regular health check-ups and go to medical facilities for examination immediately when there are signs of pulmonary tuberculosis, limiting the risk of the disease progressing severely.

Applying AI in digestive endoscopy, helping to detect cancer early

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Gastrointestinal endoscopy is entering a stage of strong transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-resolution imaging technologies.

Swiping short videos to relieve stress, young people face the risk of mental illness

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The habit of surfing short videos to relieve work stress can cause prolonged insomnia, even leading to mental illness.

New developments in the case of nearly 100 people suspected of cake poisoning to celebrate March 8 in An Giang

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An Giang - Through investigation into a suspected poisoning case, 98 people ate cakes, of which 97 people had symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

Social insurance answers about health insurance benefits for diseases requiring long-term treatment

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Vietnam Social Security has just responded, providing information about health insurance benefits for diseases requiring long-term treatment.

Sinusitis mucoidosis has silent symptoms, easily overlooked

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Ho Chi Minh City - Sinusous mucose tumors often have silent symptoms, easily overlooked. When the disease progresses severely, patients may experience eye pain, puffy eyes, or blurred vision.

New salary scale expected from 1.7 for doctors after 8% increase proposal

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The new salary scale for doctors is expected to be adjusted when the base salary increases by 8% from July 1. 2026.

Urinary tract infection, patient has milky white urine

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Ho Chi Minh City - Patient with urinary tract infection, with symptoms of milky white urine.

Risk of food insecurity from street food

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Many cases of food safety and hygiene violations of restaurants and eateries have been detected recently. Street food is convenient but potentially risks food safety when many eateries process it in temporary, difficult-to-control conditions.

Can Tho Chairman anxious about the progress of the Oncology Hospital Project

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Can Tho - When inspecting the investment project to build Can Tho City Oncology Hospital, Chairman Truong Canh Tuyen expressed his impatience with the project progress.

10 tourists poisoned after eating eel, many people felt numb all over their bodies

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After a meal with eels at a Southern coastal restaurant, 10 tourists showed a series of symptoms of poisoning.

63 people in An Giang suspected of poisoning after eating cake

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An Giang - Functional forces are investigating and verifying a suspected case of collective food poisoning when eating cakes from a facility in Rach Gia ward.

Blushing with shortness of breath may be a sign of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease

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Blushing with shortness of breath can be a warning sign of high blood pressure or dangerous cardiovascular problems, especially in the elderly.

Swiss antidote saves 3 children with botulinum poisoning

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Da Nang - Three brothers with botulinum poisoning survived the critical condition after 10 hours of rare detoxification drug infusion coordinated from Switzerland.

Urgently rectify the organ donation and transplantation process

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Information about the organ trafficking ring with prices up to billions of VND that has just been dismantled by the police agency has sounded a serious alarm about the loopholes in the organ donation and transplantation process today.

Successful hip replacement surgery for a 106-year-old patient

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Quang Tri - Partial hip replacement surgery for a 106-year-old patient at Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital has just been successfully performed.

Doctors warn of signs of mental illness due to work stress in young people

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Doctors warn that work and life pressure in young people can lead to fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and even mental illness.