Individuals with recurrent shoulder dislocations, damaged cartilage and ligaments, or those who frequently engage in strenuous activities may be advised by a doctor to undergo surgery.
Viet Duc Friendship Hospital has for the first time used robot assistance for a total knee replacement on a 68-year-old man suffering from bilateral knee osteoarthritis for many years.
Parkinson's not only causes tremors, muscle rigidity, or slow movement, but can also affect vision, leading to dry eyes, double vision, and difficulty reading.
I am 32 years old, in normal health, but my parents and older brother both have high blood pressure. Am I at risk for this condition, and how can I prevent it? (Hoang Tu, Dong Nai)
HPV, hepatitis B and C viruses, Epstein-Barr (EBV), and Helicobacter pylori bacteria cause approximately 2,3 million new cancer cases, equivalent to nearly one-eighth of global cases in 2024.
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that placing information about sugar, salt, and fat content on the front of packaging helps consumers quickly identify foods to limit.
Recent reports and shared experiences promoting finger-pricking bloodletting and cupping techniques on the neck to 'remove blood clots' for stroke treatment or prevention have raised questions. Is there any truth to these claims? (Lien, 30, Hanoi)
Forgetting the way home, taking the wrong medication, or confused payments can be early signs of dementia, but are often dismissed as normal manifestations of aging.
I have an L5/S1 disc herniation, which is compressing a nerve root, and medication has not helped. Can I be treated with radiofrequency ablation? (Ngoc An, Ha Noi)
I want to diet for weight loss by eating two meals a day and skipping dinner, but you advise that eating three full meals is better for weight loss. Why? (Ngoc Anh, Ho Chi Minh City)
The time of day you exercise does not determine muscle gain effectiveness; the crucial factor is choosing a suitable time to maintain regular, long-term physical activity.
The Phu Quy military-civilian medical center performed its first laparoscopic surgeries on four patients, enabling residents to receive treatment directly on the island instead of traveling to the mainland.
Age is not an absolute barrier to cosmetic surgery, but combining many procedures at once or neglecting underlying health conditions can increase risks.
"I eat pho and drink all the broth because I thought bone broth contains many nutrients. Many people say this leads to high salt intake, is that true?" asks Quang Binh, 28, from Hanoi.
Consuming excessive refined carbohydrates at dinner can lead to calorie surplus, elevated blood sugar, and fat accumulation, negatively impacting weight management.
The Ministry of Health has discovered a "Korean An cung nguu hoang hoan 10-tablet wooden box" product advertised on Shopee without a valid declaration registration certificate, thereby violating advertising regulations.
