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Debunking common misconceptions about the foreskin

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Common misconceptions among men include beliefs that a long foreskin causes erectile dysfunction, circumcision makes the penis larger or prolongs intercourse, and that phimosis resolves naturally with age.

Questions about hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

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8 simple ways to clean dust at home

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Causes of early waking

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First monkeypox case of the year recorded in Dong Nai

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How many hours a day can children use electronic devices?

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Student suffers kidney failure, coma after trying e-cigarettes

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After taking a few puffs of an e-cigarette with friends, a 19-year-old man suddenly collapsed, convulsed, and fell into a coma, developing acute kidney failure.

Seborrheic dermatitis causes itchy, burning scalp

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Quoc, 40, has experienced severe scalp itching for the past three years, diagnosed by doctors as seborrheic dermatitis.

5 Regularly Consumed Drinks for a Healthy Liver and Gut

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Coffee, rich in antioxidants, safeguards the liver and minimizes fat buildup, while lemon water stimulates digestive enzymes, enhancing gut health.

What happens when there is a lack of vitamin c?

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A body lacking vitamin c will experience problems with bones and joints, skin, slow wound healing, anemia, and a weakened immune system.

Doctors suggest six fruits to support kidney blood filtration and prevent stones

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Six fruits such as red grapes, apples, lemons, and pineapples are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and low in potassium, helping protect kidney function, control blood sugar, and prevent kidney stones.

Why does yawning cause a sore throat?

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Tonsillitis, environmental irritants like pollen and dust, and postnasal drip often cause a sore throat, with symptoms worsening when yawning or swallowing.

Early warning signs of esophageal cancer

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Heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and hoarseness are often early, non-specific symptoms of esophageal cancer, making them easily mistaken for other conditions.

Can facial contouring fillers lead to skin sagging?

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I am 32 years old and have significantly sunken cheeks, so I am considering filler injections for a fuller face. Will my skin sag after some time with fillers? (Minh Ngoc, Ha Noi)

Health of professor self-experimenting with cancer vaccine takes a turn for the worse

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Professor Richard Scolyer, a world-leading cancer expert who self-experimented with immunotherapy, is facing memory and motor skill decline as his brain tumor worsens.

Vietnam's first laser corneal transplant performed with Femto Z8 system

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Doctors at Hong Ngoc Eye Center have successfully performed a laser corneal transplant for a patient with keratoconus using the Femto LDV Z8 system, marking a first for Vietnam.

Young woman suffers cardiac arrest after 'miracle' weight-loss injection

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A 28-year-old woman suffered cardiac arrest, vomiting bile and blood, after injecting an unregulated weight-loss drug containing a diabetes active ingredient. She aimed to lose 5 kg in four days.

Baby girl with situs inversus born healthy

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Ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed a fetus with situs inversus; doctors performed amniocentesis to identify a gene mutation and monitored the pregnancy until a safe birth.

Elderly woman develops intestinal obstruction after eating black canarium fruit with rice

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Ms. Sinh, 95, experienced severe abdominal pain and night vomiting, diagnosed by doctors with intestinal obstruction caused by undigested food residue.

Heart valve replacement for elderly man with multiple underlying conditions

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Mr. Hung, 81, was admitted to the hospital in a weakened state with multi-organ failure and underwent a minimally invasive heart valve replacement.

Why does fever recur after recovering from influenza A?

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Patients who test negative for influenza A virus but remain weakened may contract other pathogens, leading to a recurrence of fever.

21-year-old loses 14 kg with personalized obesity treatment for type 2 diabetes and fatty liver

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Loan, 21, living with class two obesity, fatty liver, and type 2 diabetes, successfully lost 14 kg in six months through a personalized weight loss program that included psychological therapy.

Recall of 4 cosmetic products from a company due to formula discrepancies

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Four products, including a serum, toner, facial cleanser, and mask, distributed by Zacy Cosmetics Company Limited, have been suspended from circulation and recalled nationwide due to formula and labeling discrepancies.

Groups who should not skip breakfast

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Everyone should eat breakfast, especially those with stomach conditions, diabetes, pregnant women, the elderly, and children, to prevent adverse health effects.

Fine dust breaks down skin's protective barrier

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Fine dust, tens of times smaller than a human hair, penetrates pores, damaging the skin's natural protective layer, causing irritation and premature aging.

mother of two reverses 10 years of biological age

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Gentle exercise and balanced nutrition helped Nhung, 42, reduce her waist by 10 cm, achieve a slender waist, and reverse 10 years of her biological age in 90 days.

Who should limit egg consumption?

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Not everyone can eat eggs regularly, right? And what diseases require limiting egg consumption? (Han, 30, Ho Chi Minh City)

Leg signs warning of arterial blockage

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Leg pain during walking, rapid fatigue, coldness, numbness, and unusual skin color changes may indicate circulatory problems linked to arterial blockage.

5 simple ways for women in their 40s to reduce belly fat

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Prioritizing a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management helps women achieve a slimmer waist and improve overall health.

Does obesity affect adult height in children?

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My 9-year-old child weighs 48 kg, is 1,35 m tall, and has been diagnosed with grade one obesity. Currently, the child is taller than classmates, but will they be short later? (Thanh Huyen, Bac Ninh)

Fetal arrhythmia causes heart rate to exceed 200 beats per minute

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A 32-week fetus with an arrhythmia, experiencing a heart rate over 200 beats per minute, was successfully treated via the mother and born healthy.

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