Folklore suggests abstaining from sex to avert misfortune, but doctors assert that the only thing to avoid is unsafe practices.

Ethanol in alcoholic beverages directly poisons thyroid cells, causing the organ to miss accurate signals for hormone production, potentially leading to illness.

To maintain food safety during Tet, divide cooked food into smaller portions for refrigeration, reheat only the amount needed, reheat only once, and discard immediately if there are signs of spoilage.

During the new year's transition moment of Tet Binh Ngo, E Hospital admitted numerous severely ill patients ranging from septic shock, acute pancreatitis to traffic accident injuries and cardiovascular complications.

Many people say they feel more alert after vomiting. Should I induce vomiting to expel food and alcohol, hoping to recover faster? (Tung, 30, Hanoi)

For those who have undergone coronary stenting or other cardiovascular procedures, Tet is a sensitive period requiring specific care.

Inspired by his children's illnesses, Jules Bordet, born in Belgium in 1870 (the year of the horse), successfully isolated the bacterium causing whooping cough, paving the way for vaccine development.

Citrus fruits, guava, strawberries, chili peppers, and kale are rich in vitamin C, supporting immunity, collagen production for skin and blood vessels, and acting as powerful antioxidants.

During the Tet holiday, my family often hosts parties and consumes a lot of alcohol. I've heard that drinking nhan tran tea helps detoxify the liver; is this true? (Huynh Thanh Khanh, 36, Tay Ninh).

Increase daily activity by doing housework, walking for shopping, and avoiding elevators to boost calorie burning and limit weight gain during Tet.

Post-Tet digestive issues are often caused by dehydration, making proper oresol rehydration a priority. Avoid common mistakes and seek hospital care if severe symptoms arise.

Lotus seed sweet soup, seaweed and tofu soup, and steamed mushrooms with ginger are dishes that offer a refreshing change for Tet while also being beneficial for eye health.

Kidney patients should opt for banh chung with less savory filling, lean braised pork, light soups, salads, and skinless chicken, prioritizing steamed or boiled dishes and limiting salt intake to prevent overloading weakened kidneys.

Nam Pham, 43, from Lam Dong, asks why he gains weight, snores loudly, and experiences breathlessness at night during the Tet holiday, and if these are signs of worsening sleep apnea.

My family often makes nem chua and pickled vegetables for Tet. Can children eat these dishes? (Thuy Lan, 28, Da Nang)

Ms. Van, 52, experienced chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood; doctors diagnosed a lung tumor and performed radical surgery using a robot combined with intraoperative frozen section biopsy.

Ms. Thuy, carrying a chromosomal structural abnormality known as a robertsonian translocation, successfully gave birth to two healthy children through in vitro fertilization and embryo screening.

As the new year approached, the University Medical Center HCMC mobilized over 200 personnel to successfully perform four simultaneous heart, liver, and kidney transplants from a single brain-dead donor.

Instead of chasing fleeting pleasures or alcoholic drinks, young people are defining happiness through career, self-care, and personal boundaries.

Research from Harvard University indicates that maintaining 8 core lifestyle habits can extend life by 20 years and help reverse brain aging.

Changing weather, frequent travel, late nights, and exposure to crowds make children susceptible to respiratory illnesses.