Many people treat supplements as a “shield” against aging, even believing that the more vitamins they take, the younger their bodies will remain and the less they have to worry about growing old.

Dengue fever is appearing earlier than usual in Vietnam, with nearly 50,000 cases recorded in the first months of 2026 and growing concern among health experts.

Da Nang will roll out a citywide health screening and periodic health check-up programme for all residents across its 93 communes, wards and special zones on July 1, part of efforts to enhance public health care and promote preventive medicine.

From July 1, provincial health authorities will be responsible for approving advertising content for health supplements under Vietnam’s new decentralization policy.

Hanoi’s health authorities have launched a network linking hospitals across the capital to expand the pool of tissue and organ donors amid a persistent shortage.

Many foreign patients are choosing Vietnam as a destination for the treatment of complex illnesses, including brain tumors and cancer, thanks to reasonable costs and rapidly advancing medical technology.

A draft set of advanced hospital standards aims to bring Vietnam's healthcare system closer to international benchmarks while improving transparency and quality of care.

Consumers in Vietnam are being urged to avoid specific batches of a widely sold Australian candy due to potential health risks.

Vietnam is witnessing a sharp increase in vision problems among children, prompting specialists to call for earlier prevention and regular eye screenings.

A sharp increase in dengue cases, including four deaths, has placed Ho Chi Minh City on heightened alert as experts warn of worsening transmission risks.

Choosing neither an easy nor a glamorous path, Dr. Tong Hai has dedicated himself to reconstructive microsurgery for burn patients, repairing and restoring the body’s most severe injuries part by part.

The Ministry of Health has launched precautionary measures after an Australian recall involving Nature's Own supplements.

Vietnam aims to ensure that all children, pupils and students nationwide undergo a health check-up or disease screening at least once a year by 2030 under a newly approved School Health Programme for 2026–2035.

The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive network for caring for and protecting women and children, covering disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition, mental health support, and child protection in cyberspace.

After 30 years in medicine, Dr Nguyen Quang Thai Duong has become one of the pioneers of minimally invasive intervention in Vietnam.

As the bronze tanning trend floods social media, dermatologists have issued critical health warnings. Experts caution that UV-free spray tans still require strict sunscreen application, while unverified contraband products pose severe chemical risks.

Several well-known cosmetic products have been withdrawn from the market after inspections revealed regulatory breaches that could mislead consumers.

Ho Chi Minh City is pioneering efforts to expand access to quality healthcare by deploying doctors and extending hospital services to remote and island areas, as part of its push toward universal health coverage.

Many Vietnamese retain the habit of eating rich, heavily seasoned, and salty foods. However, consumption of excess salt easily triggers dependence and damages health, particularly cardiovascular well-being.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested two men accused of operating a large-scale network that allegedly produced and distributed banned traditional medicines nationwide under the Bao Thanh Duong brand.