I heard that steeping garlic in wine for about 10 days and drinking two glasses daily can completely cure the flu. Is this remedy effective? (Thuy Hang, 35, Can Tho)

I have kidney failure but am not yet on dialysis; doctor, how much water should I drink daily? (Ngoc, 52, Ho Chi Minh City)

A 32-year-old man experienced sudden severe chest pain, dizziness, and loss of consciousness after playing badminton, requiring emergency hospitalization in critical condition.

Regularly eating spinach can benefit eye health, reduce oxidative stress, and help regulate blood pressure.

Deficiencies in B vitamins, as well as vitamins D, C, and E, can lead to hair loss or baldness.

A 33-year-old man with metastatic liver cancer refused medical treatment, choosing traditional remedies and spiritual rituals at home, leading to an abdominal tumor growing to the size of a football and threatening to rupture.

Habits such as not wearing sunglasses, sleeping with contact lenses, and frequently rubbing your eyes can cause eye damage and long-term vision impairment.

Elderly patients should undergo hip replacement surgery when medically indicated to alleviate pain, restore mobility, and prevent complications arising from restricted movement.

Mai, 21, obese with grade three fatty liver, dyslipidemia, elevated uric acid and liver enzymes, and pre-diabetes, lost 16 kg after three months of treatment.

A 53-year-old woman, experiencing no typical symptoms like weight loss or chest discomfort, discovered a right-sided neck lump a month ago, prompting an examination that revealed lung cancer.

The Ministry of Health has ordered the nationwide suspension and recall of a batch of Dr. Papie herbal wash and shampoo for failing to meet microorganism limits.

A 14-month-old, identified as baby Khang, ingested his grandmother's blood sugar lowering medication, which was left on a table. Mistaking it for candy, Khang swallowed the pill past the critical window for gastric lavage, leading doctors to closely monitor his blood sugar levels.

Ms. Nghiep, 76, experienced shortness of breath and weight loss; doctors diagnosed pulmonary hypertension caused by a connective tissue disease that led her immune system to attack lung blood vessels.

Sexual transmission accounts for 81% of all new HIV cases in Ho Chi Minh City, with men who have sex with men (MSM) making up more than half of these infections.

Military Hospital 175, in coordination with air force units, organized an emergency flight to transport a stroke patient from Nam Yet island to the mainland for treatment on the first day of 2026.

Ms. Le, 67, experienced blurry vision, distorted images, and a dark central field; doctors diagnosed her with simultaneous cataracts and macular edema.

A cancerous tumor on Mrs. Tinh's cheek lining spread from her left cheekbone to her chin, eroding bone and obstructing her oral cavity, causing facial disfigurement; doctors suspect her betel chewing habit is the cause.

Ms. Lan, 80 tuoi, experienced left-sided headaches radiating to the back of her neck and difficulty breathing; doctors diagnosed complicated fungal sinusitis.

Doctors in Jaipur city performed emergency surgery, extracting two iron wrenches and seven toothbrushes lodged in the stomach of a 26-year-old male patient.

A 32-year-old man experienced prolonged painful urination due to unsafe sexual contact with a female colleague after a year-end party.

Crowded New Year festivals and prolonged outdoor activities increase the risk of heatstroke, hypoglycemia, and fainting, requiring timely emergency response.