A reader, Thuy Mi from Dong Nai, weighing 68 kg and classified as grade one obese, seeks advice on how to effectively implement a calorie deficit diet to achieve weight and fat loss.
Color blindness can be congenital, hereditary, or linked to certain diseases, making it difficult for eyes to distinguish colors like red-green, blue-yellow, or monochromatic shades.
During the recent holiday, I traveled extensively and experienced persistent back pain. Is this a serious condition, and should I see a doctor? (Nguyen Dung, TP HCM)
I frequently travel by plane, taking 4-5 flights each week, but often experience ear pain and ringing. Is this condition dangerous, and how can it be improved? (Kim Ngan, 45, TP HCM)
My stomach frequently makes gurgling sounds, like boiling water. Is this due to a digestive abnormality, and when should I seek medical attention? (Ngoc Phuong, Thai Nguyen)
I have gout and am planning a long beach vacation. What preparations should I make to prevent an acute joint pain flare-up while still enjoying my meals? (Anh Tuan, TP HCM)
Ovarian cancer can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of methods, depending on the disease stage and the nature of the malignant tumor.
After the age of 35, many individuals easily accumulate belly fat even if their eating habits remain unchanged, due to muscle loss, slower metabolism, and various hormonal shifts in the body.
Patients should practice ankle flexion in the initial days after surgery, then walk for a few minutes, gradually increasing the duration to 20-40 minutes per session once the incision and sternum have healed.
Mouth breathing, lying down immediately after eating, drinking too little water, and lack of exercise can narrow the airways, affecting respiratory function.
A 39-year-old man experienced blurred vision, vomiting, and difficulty breathing after consuming half a liter of vodka purchased from a convenience store; he was diagnosed with methanol poisoning, acute kidney failure, and required dialysis.
Chest pain from gastroesophageal reflux often persists and can be easily mistaken for an acute cardiovascular event if accompanying signs are not carefully observed.
Maintaining physical activity, healthy eating, sufficient sleep, learning new things, staying socially connected, and managing stress helps preserve brain health as one ages.
Recently, I often experience heartburn and a burning sensation in my throat, especially when I am tired or stressed. Is stress a cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease? (Mai Thanh An, 37, Hanoi)
Immunotherapy is often prescribed for patients with advanced liver cancer, helping to restore or activate the immune system and improve its ability to recognize malignant cells.
For a 31-week premature baby, when is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening necessary? What does the examination process involve, and is it painful?
A 14-year-old girl developed critical scrub typhus, requiring dialysis, after a mite bite led to high fever, persistent sore throat, low blood pressure, shock, and multi-organ damage.
Wearing appropriate glasses, resting your eyes, using artificial tears, and specialized nutrient care contribute to protecting your eyes during extended trips.
My three-year-old child frequently experiences recurrent middle ear infections despite antibiotic treatment. What causes this, and how can it be improved? asks Trinh Ngo, 35, from Can Tho.
While back pain is often linked to muscles, bones, and joints, its occurrence with urinary abnormalities, fever, or pain radiating to the groin may indicate kidney and urinary tract diseases.