I am 35 years old and want to become a single mother through in vitro fertilization. Can I select sperm and combine it with embryo screening to increase the chance of having a child with 'elite genes'? (Thuy Linh, Ha Nam)
Eight victims in the charity group car overturn incident in Lao Cai sustained multiple injuries to the abdomen, chest, fractures, and spinal injuries; one person suffered a traumatic brain injury.
The Ho Chi Minh City Population Sub-Department recorded a slight increase in the city's birth rate in 2025, with an average of 1,51 children per woman of childbearing age, up from 1,45 last year.
I have a 5-year-old keloid scar from surgery on my chest, with a raised surface and slight itching. What methods can treat this condition? (Gia Phu, 36, Vinh Long)
The Drug Administration of Vietnam has ordered the recall and destruction of all batches of Herbal Nano shower and hygiene gel after it was found to contain 2-Phenoxyethanol, an ingredient not declared in its product registration.
My child is 11 months old, born full-term with a healthy weight, but often gets minor colds. Is there a risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection? (Ha Van, 36, Tay Ninh)
Mrs. Lanh, 67 years old, suddenly experienced weakness on her left side; doctors diagnosed a stroke caused by a blood clot obstructing a brain blood vessel.
the ministry of health reports 95 meningococcal meningitis cases nationwide this year, a rise of 74 cases compared to 2024, with three fatalities, signaling a disease resurgence after years of scattered occurrences.
A 54-year-old patient, Ms. Chantha from Cambodia, traveled to Vietnam for treatment after a cheek tumor recurred for the third time following two surgeries over 12 years.
Despite efforts to spend trillions of yen bolstering healthcare and education systems, Japan's birth rate continues to plummet, transforming marriage and childbearing from natural milestones into "luxury privileges."
I have 1,25 diopters of nearsightedness but rarely wear glasses because I find them bothersome and sometimes experience headaches. Does this habit affect my eyes? (Hang, 25, Hanoi)
A 14-year-old boy experienced sudden testicular pain but delayed seeking medical attention, resulting in testicular necrosis and requiring surgical removal.
Mosquitoes tend to bite individuals who exhale more CO2, have higher body temperatures, possess certain skin chemicals, and emit body odors that are more attractive to them.
A 26-year-old man fell into a coma with severe shortness of breath and cyanosis, requiring emergency treatment, after self-administering an iv drip at home to detoxify from alcohol consumption.
Many women develop gynecological conditions due to incorrect hygiene habits or using harsh cleansing products, instead of following scientific cleaning procedures and selecting appropriate intimate washes.
85-year-old Kien diagnosed with pulmonary embolism after presenting with fever, severe cough, and shortness of breath; doctors found blood clots obstructing multiple branches of his pulmonary arteries.
From 1/1/2026, 168 ward and commune health stations will operate under local government, providing comprehensive health insurance services, including a full range of listed medications, and primary healthcare to residents, similar to hospitals.