US nutrition experts say apples and oranges offer equal benefits for those needing blood sugar control, with the deciding factor being that consumers should eat the whole fruit instead of juicing.
Once affectionately known as "the nation's little sister" by the public, Moon Geun-young had to halt her artistic career after doctors diagnosed her with a rare disease requiring emergency surgery.
Hong, 42, conceived after 12 years of infertility, three early miscarriages, and her husband's severely compromised sperm, thanks to in vitro fertilization.
I work in an office and often feel short of breath and tired quickly, even without much physical activity. Are there any breathing exercises that can help improve lung function? (Minh Anh, 29, Hanoi)
The habit of overindulging in common summer cooling drinks like soft drinks, milk tea, sugarcane juice, coconut water, and cold beer is directly impairing people's kidney function.
Nearly 9,000 women in Ho Chi Minh City receive 3-5 million dong for having two children before age 35, as the 14-million-strong megacity faces the nation's lowest birth rate.
Eight-year-old Minh Anh experienced blurred vision, eye strain, and dizziness despite wearing 3.5-diopter glasses. Doctors discovered her glasses were double her actual prescription.
While unable to completely prevent cancer, healthy diets featuring green leafy vegetables and fatty fish still contribute to boosting immunity and reducing disease risk.
Baby My, 13 months old, presented with a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, a rapid pulse of 160 beats/minute, red ulcerated throat mucosa, and elevated inflammatory markers due to hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated by bronchitis.
A 61-year-old man developed septic shock and critical multiple organ failure after processing raw pork and bones, testing positive for streptococcus suis.
Hundreds of medical professionals from over 100 hospitals spread across 168 health stations throughout TP HCM to provide free screening and establish electronic health records for residents, on the morning of 17/4.
"I have prolonged hoarseness, and doctors diagnosed vocal cord polyps and chronic tonsillitis. What conditions cause hoarseness, and how are they treated?" asks Thanh Ngo, 30, from Dong Nai.
My mother was recently diagnosed with stage two esophageal cancer. Can she be treated with immunotherapy, and what is the prognosis? (Ha Anh, Ho Chi Minh City)
A 28-year-old from Hanoi, Hoang, questions whether skipping breakfast is truly detrimental, despite his wife's concerns about energy levels, blood pressure, and diabetes. What should he do?
Even with a disciplined lifestyle, many face severe kidney failure risk from unknowingly consuming huge amounts of hidden sodium in seemingly healthy takeout dishes.
A 32-year-old mother, pregnant with twins, gave birth to one baby at 26 weeks, while the second was carried for an additional 12 weeks; both infants are now stable, in what doctors describe as an unprecedented case.
Hope Foundation and Hanoi Medical University Hospital signed a cooperation agreement to launch the “Sun of Hope” program, aiming to provide treatment support for children facing difficult circumstances.
Ms. Oanh, 69, was diagnosed with superficial punctate keratitis, a complication of shingles, after experiencing an inability to close her left eyelid, redness, irritation, and excessive tearing.
The elderly should select appropriate activities, exercising at a moderate intensity for about 30 minutes daily, tailored to their health condition and always prioritizing safety.
