Medical

More than 30 food safety violations detected every day

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In just the first 6 months of 2026, functional forces discovered nearly 6,000 organizations and individuals violating food safety, equivalent to more than 30 cases per day.

Deputy Prime Minister directs control of drug prices, medical services, and tourism services

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The Ministry of Health is assigned to closely monitor the developments of drug prices, medical supplies, testing chemicals, medical equipment and medical examination and treatment services.

Notes to enjoy health insurance benefits according to new regulations

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Doctors at Hanoi Eye Hospital give notes to help patients enjoy the right health insurance benefits according to new regulations when coming for examination at the hospital.

Dak Lak urgently licenses operations for Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital

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Dak Lak - Leaders of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that the locality will not interrupt health insurance examinations at the Central Highlands Regional General Hospital.

Many social insurance and health insurance benefits increase from July 2026

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A series of new policies on social insurance and health insurance will be applied from July 1, 2026, bringing many changes in maternity benefits, contribution levels and benefit levels for employees.

Replacing hip joints on both sides at the same time, patients practice walking again after 2 days

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Can Tho - Doctors have successfully performed hip replacement surgery on both hips in the same surgery using a direct front incision for the patient.

Risk of poisoning from swimming pools

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Summer is coming, many people have planned to swim to ensure their health. However, the incident of 18 people being hospitalized suspected of inhaling chlorine at an aquatic playground in Ho Chi Minh City recently raised the alarm about a less noticed health risk: Chemical poisoning at swimming pools and aquatic playgrounds.

Fisherman with reduced pressure while diving is rescued on Song Tu Tay island

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Khanh Hoa - Fishermen who suffered severe decompression while diving for seafood exploitation in the Truong Sa sea area were promptly rescued and treated by military doctors on Song Tu Tay island.

5-year consecutive health insurance may be lost just because of this

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Many people participating in health insurance do not know that just a small mistake can cause the 5-year continuous health insurance participation period to be interrupted.

Intermittent fasting can help lose weight and support obesity control

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Intermittent fasting can help with weight loss and improve metabolism, but it needs to be done properly.

Three Da Nang students in critical condition suspected of Botulinum poisoning after eating fish

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Da Nang - After eating fermented fish with their families, 3 students residing in Phuoc Nang commune (Da Nang city) had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment in critical condition.

Cancer, stroke, obesity... will be comprehensively monitored nationwide

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Cancer, stroke, obesity and many common non-communicable diseases may be included in the nationwide monitoring system according to a new proposal from the Ministry of Health.

Injecting filler to straighten legs at home, 29-year-old girl has deformed legs

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Injecting filler to straighten her leg at home, a 29-year-old girl had to be hospitalized with deformed calves.

Parents need to know the important thing before giving children medicine

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Many parents arbitrarily give their children medicine when they cough, have a fever or cold. However, using medicine incorrectly can be dangerous.

Man in emergency room due to nearly 200 mmHg high blood pressure

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Hanoi - The temperature difference between day and night, accompanied by high humidity, makes many people face the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular events.

Ho Chi Minh City fines many unlicensed medical examination and treatment facilities

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On March 9, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that it had sanctioned many establishments operating in the health sector for detecting a series of violations during inspections.

Poisoning case in Vung Tau: 28/51 specimens positive for Salmonella bacteria

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Ho Chi Minh City - The results of analyzing samples related to the suspected banh mi poisoning case in Vung Tau, show that 28/51 samples tested positive for Salmonella bacteria.

Establishing national standards for professional competence in the medical industry

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From 2027, doctors who want to officially practice medical examination and treatment in Vietnam will have to pass a professional competency assessment test.

Listening to music while working is not as good as you think

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According to a new study, the habit of listening to music while working or studying in many cases can make it harder for the brain to concentrate.

3 habits to help the brain concentrate and improve work efficiency

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According to neuroscientists, some simple habits in daily life can help the brain concentrate highly, thereby operating more effectively.