The chikungunya epidemic is breaking out in many countries due to unusual weather, the expanding distribution of Aedes mosquitoes, dense urbanization, and low community immunity.
Butchering, kissing, or allowing dogs and cats to lick your face or limbs can inadvertently expose you to rabies, highlighting the need for proactive prevention.
49-year-old Quang experienced difficulty urinating, leading doctors to discover a 12 cm urethral stricture and subsequently reconstruct his urethra using a skin graft.
Whiter teeth, balanced hormones and blood pressure, and better nutrient absorption are some of the changes your body experiences when you eliminate caffeine.
Children who consume nutrient-poor foods, have underlying medical conditions, or lack physical activity can become overweight while lacking essential nutrients.
Regular consumption of foods rich in saturated fat, such as French fries, whole milk, and processed meats, increases the risk of gallbladder damage and gallstone formation.
Individuals with high cholesterol should limit red meat consumption to 70-100g daily, prioritizing low-fat cooking methods for effective cholesterol management.
I've reduced my carb intake, barely eating rice, but my weight is still increasing, and I even have high cholesterol. Can you explain this? (Hong, 35, Hanoi)
My, 42, had numerous brown spots and freckles on her face. Doctors used topical medication and picosecond laser treatment to even out her skin tone and improve its health.
High uric acid is often caused by gout, kidney disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney stones, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, and psoriasis.
Thien Nhan Hospital, in collaboration with the Da Nang Medical Association and Bayer Vietnam, hosted a seminar on 8/8, exploring the role of EOB-MRI in diagnosing liver diseases.
I've seen a lot of people sharing information lately that for every one-degree increase in temperature, the risk of stroke increases by 10%. Is this true? (Hoang Sinh, 37, TP HCM)
Women with ovarian cancer, those undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, those with diminished ovarian reserves, or those planning to conceive later in life should consider egg freezing to preserve their fertility.
I am 62 years old, 1m50 tall, and weigh 60 kg. I have a lot of belly fat and high cholesterol. Am I obese, and does a large belly increase the risk of stroke? (Vu Thi Binh, Hanoi)
Individuals who frequently experience headaches can incorporate foods rich in magnesium, vitamin B2, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, such as fatty fish, eggs, and ginger, to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence.
I have diabetes, experience frequent fatigue and heart palpitations, and occasional chest pain, but my electrocardiogram (ECG) results are normal. Can a cardiac CT scan detect early signs of a heart attack? (Vu Van Lam, 45, Lam Dong)
Individuals who experience a transient ischemic attack should seek immediate medical attention for evaluation, lifestyle recommendations, and dietary adjustments to prevent stroke.
