Ms. Truc, 55, gained 18 kg in one year, experienced irregular periods and irritability, initially attributing it to perimenopause, but doctors diagnosed polycystic ovaries.
Ms. Thoa, 94, was diagnosed with cerebral salt wasting syndrome, a condition where the kidneys excrete too much sodium, after experiencing a sudden drop in blood sodium levels.
After a beach trip, Tuan, 41, experienced high fever, headache, decreased platelet count, and elevated liver enzymes; tests confirmed a chigger bite was the cause.
The Nobel Prize announcement ceremony begins at 11:30 local time (16:30 Hanoi time) in Stockholm, Sweden's capital, starting with the Physiology or Medicine award.
After three surgeries for polysinusitis, the disease recurred, causing bone fibrosis five times thicker and blocked scar tissue, forcing Ms. Dung, 64, to undergo a 4th operation.
A radiotherapy machine and a CT scanner installed at Can Tho oncology hospital remain non-operational after the supplying contractor faced prosecution. This prolonged situation has hindered the hospital's ability to maintain work progress and provide medical examinations and treatment to patients.
Exposure to natural light, light exercise, drinking water, and a balanced breakfast are habits that help the body start the new day, benefiting health.
Drinking a glass of milk in the evening can supplement protein, calcium, and some essential nutrients for muscles, bones, and support sleep in older adults.
The province has approved a project worth nearly VND 330 billion to procure 1,068 medical machines and devices for 35 public healthcare facilities, scheduled for implementation from 2026 to 2027.
Misconceptions that strabismus in infants is always normal or does not affect vision can lead parents to miss early detection and treatment opportunities.
Having lunch about 3-4 hours after breakfast, maintaining relatively consistent meal times, and combining protein-rich, high-fiber foods can help manage blood sugar.
Maintaining muscle mass, consuming adequate nutrients, ensuring sufficient sleep, and staying socially connected from age 40 helps preserve health and mobility in later years.
My husband and I are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and have been recommended for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). Does this method affect embryo quality? (Hong, TP HCM)
I have been scheduled for a lobectomy to remove a tumor. After surgery, will my respiratory function decrease, and how can I improve it? (Lam, Ho Chi Minh City)
I am currently undergoing treatment for pyoderma. Are there any foods I should avoid to promote faster healing and minimize scarring? (Luan, Ho Chi Minh City)
Assuming milk is the only source of calcium, that more is always better, or that young people do not need this mineral are all incorrect understandings.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates approximately 16,9 million Vietnamese adults have hypertension, but only 15% achieve target blood pressure control.
