Mr. Chinh, 29, who has had atopic dermatitis since childhood, has experienced folliculitis for the past two years, causing persistent red, itchy rashes on his arms and back.
My 14-year-old child has 5 diopters in the right eye and 6 diopters in the left eye, and wants myopia correction. However, the doctor said my child is not old enough. Why is 18 the minimum age for surgery? (Truc An, Khanh Hoa)
Children who regularly go to bed after 10 PM may experience circadian rhythm disorders, affecting sleep quality, concentration, and physical development.
Mr. Tan, 60, experienced facial numbness and increasing fatigue from night to morning, leading doctors to diagnose cerebral infarction after many years of diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic disorders.
"I often drink several glasses of water to quench my thirst in hot weather, but afterwards I feel tired and my heart races. Does consuming a large amount of water at once impact cardiovascular health?" asks Hong Xuan from TP HCM.
The Drug Administration of Vietnam has fined The Vigo Import-Export Trading and Service Co., Ltd. over 100 million VND for selling cosmetics with formulas inconsistent with their declared dossiers and for false advertising.
I have been coughing for many weeks and am taking prescribed medicine. Does drinking honey with warm lemon water every day help reduce my cough? (Linh Tran, Lam Dong)
Drinking enough water daily, avoiding self-prescribed high-dose vitamin C, moderating animal protein, and boosting potassium and magnesium-rich foods can significantly lower the risk of kidney stone formation.
A 41-year-old man was hospitalized with penile necrosis, infection, and nearly complete loss of sexual function after injecting an unknown substance for enlargement.
The rate of infertility in Vietnam is on the rise, while treatment costs remain a major barrier preventing many couples from accessing modern assisted reproductive technologies.
Many people, assuming their household cats and dogs are safe, opt to confine their pets for observation after a bite. Only when the animal goes missing do they worry and seek rabies vaccination.
Trials of the amivantamab injectable drug across 11 countries have successfully eradicated metastatic tumors, saving dozens of patients previously considered "beyond cure".
Proper food storage—including using sealed containers, maintaining correct temperatures, separating raw and cooked items, and adhering to expiry dates—is crucial for minimizing the risk of bacterial contamination.
