On a recent weekend, 83-year-old Ms. Lai Thi Anh woke up at 2:30 AM, eagerly joining many other seniors from Phu Thuan hamlet, An Nhon Tay commune (formerly Cu Chi district). Following a convoy of vehicles, she traveled over 20km to Phu Nhuan Stadium to participate in a mass Qigong performance. For the past seven…
Shocked by the Scale After Tet N. (Hanoi, 30 years old) could not hide his shock upon seeing the number on the digital scale after the extended Tet holiday: a 7kg increase, bringing his weight to over 90kg. The Tet holiday, filled with beer and rich foods, caused his weight to increase uncontrollably. From the…
Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital’s Facility 2 Sees a Sharp Increase in Patients Sharing with reporters on the sidelines of the “Enhancing Cancer Registry Capacity” workshop recently held in Ho Chi Minh City, Dr. Vo Duc Hieu, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital, stated that the number of patients seeking treatment…
On November 1-2, the first Korea-Vietnam K-Beauty Advanced Skills Training Workshop (KAT 2025) took place in Ho Chi Minh City, co-organized by Le Van Thinh Hospital and the Korean Beauty Industry Technology Association (KBIT). The workshop, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), was…
On November 5, at the workshop “Education and Communication on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control in Schools,” organized by Education and Times Newspaper (Ministry of Education & Training) in coordination with the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund (Ministry of Health), Ms. Phan Thi Hai, Deputy Director of the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund…
Recently, many male entrepreneurs have sought medical professionals for consultation and treatment regarding sexual health issues. The primary cause has been identified as financial pressure and prolonged work-related stress. This not only affects mental health but also has negative impacts on their personal lives. Typical Cases Case of Mr. H. (42 years old): As the…
Mr. T.T. Thanh (Ho Chi Minh City) sent a question to the Neurosurgery – Spine specialty page, asking for doctor’s advice as follows: “I was diagnosed with L4, L5 disc herniation causing nerve compression. Due to work commitments, I haven’t focused on treatment, and recently, the pain has increased significantly. Does this prolonged condition pose…
14 Hospitals Record Over 270 Victims On the afternoon of November 10, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health continued to report updated information on suspected food poisoning cases after eating banh mi from “Co B” shop in recent days. According to the report, the banh mi shop mentioned above has two branches. Most…
When you first start practicing, you might feel uncomfortable with the position of your legs. In this case, use a blanket under your buttocks for support; it can help you maintain the pose more easily. The blanket will provide extra comfort and help you feel more secure during practice. If your shoulders are stiff and…
Many parents are often surprised to see their newborn babies exhibit natural reflexes, mistaking them for “tricks” or conscious actions. In reality, these are innate survival reflexes, controlled by the nervous system from birth, and will gradually disappear after the first few months of life. Pediatric experts recommend taking advantage of this brief period to…
