The Ministry of Health aims for ambulances to reach emergency scenes within 8 minutes in urban areas and 15 minutes in rural areas by 2030. The goal also includes having 100% of ambulances meeting national standards and a patient survival rate after emergency care exceeding 65%.

A 63-year-old woman is completely paralyzed due to a spinal cord injury after being shot by her daughter's partner. Her prognosis is uncertain.

I've had a cough with phlegm for over a week. My neighbor suggested drinking freshly boiled water after it cools for 10 minutes, claiming it eliminates germs and cures coughs. Is this true? (Thuy Linh, 45, Ha Noi)

Pursed lip breathing, box breathing, and alternate nostril breathing can help remove mucus from the lungs, increase oxygen flow, and improve respiratory function.

Reading together, practicing gratitude, and gentle conversations can help children relax and develop their brains.

Long Chau partnered with Vinh Long Department of Health to offer free health checkups for policy beneficiaries, individuals facing hardship, and elderly people living alone on Tuesday, 20/9.

Menopausal women can practice plank, bridge, and legs-up-the-wall poses to tone their abdominal muscles and maintain their figure.

Cashews, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots, tomatoes, and guava offer a wealth of nutrients that support healthy vision.

A nutritious diet, avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth, and resting eyes every 20-30 minutes during study sessions are key to maintaining good vision in children.

A 51-year-old man, Mr. Long, had a cancerous tumor nestled deep within his kidney, successfully removed using robotic surgery, avoiding the need for a complete kidney removal.

The Central Dermatology Hospital has treated several patients poisoned by methotrexate, a common dermatological drug, due to incorrect dosage and scheduling.

I'm looking for joint pain relief, and I see options for creams, patches, and oral medication. What's the difference in their effectiveness and safety? (Trung Dung, Tien Giang)

Individuals with gastritis should avoid acidic foods, deep-fried foods high in fat, carbonated drinks, alcohol, and beer to prevent triggering symptoms like pain, heartburn, and indigestion.

Vaccines contain antigens to boost immunity, along with adjuvants and preservatives. These components have been proven safe for humans.

I have slightly elevated blood sugar. Does eating bitter melon help stabilize it, and how should I use it safely? (Hong Phuc, Tay Ninh)

Thick stacks of paper files are giving way to computer screens as Ho Chi Minh City hospitals enter the final stage of transitioning to electronic medical records before the September 30 deadline.

13-year-old Van, seemingly healthy, was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect causing an enlarged right heart chamber.

I drink two to three cups of coffee every day. Recently, my teeth have become stained and yellow, and my breath has an unpleasant odor. Is this caused by coffee? (Mai Tram, 34, Ho Chi Minh City)

From red carpets and Instagram to billboards, toned arms are becoming the new symbol of power for elite women.

After suffering vision loss from diabetic retinopathy, 55-year-old Thuy returned to Vietnam from Russia for treatment of her 10-year diabetes.

With a diet rich in vegetables, daily number puzzles, and playing the piano, Dr. Teru Kasamatsu continues to work and has no plans to retire.