A 26-year-old Chinese man required emergency endoscopic surgery after inserting an 18 cm bead chain into his urethra, which was then pushed deep into his bladder by sphincter spasms.
Cooked rice, baked potatoes, and pre-cut fruits and vegetables can become contaminated with bacteria that cause food poisoning if stored at room temperature for more than two hours.
Pharmacist Ho Dinh Nhac shares five scientific eating habits that help diabetic patients effectively control blood sugar without the hardship of fasting.
My child's preschool class recently had a child diagnosed with hand-foot-and-mouth disease. I want to get my child vaccinated immediately, but I wonder if it will be effective in preventing the illness. (Ha An, 35, Ho Chi Minh City)
I have knee effusion and have undergone aspiration several times, but my knee swells again, requiring further aspiration. Is repeated aspiration harmful to the joint? (Tuan Phan, Hanoi)
My 3-year-old son recently had classmates return to school after recovering from pneumonia. Is this illness contagious, and how long should children avoid contact to reduce transmission risk? (Hong Nhung, Hanoi)
Persistent cough, breathlessness during exertion, excessive phlegm production, chest pain, or coughing up blood could signal underlying lung conditions.
Many believe palliative care means abandoning treatment, especially for cancer, leading patients to miss opportunities for symptom control and improved quality of life.
A protein-rich breakfast, 30-50 minutes of light exercise after waking up, and drinking a glass of water support metabolism and stimulate calorie burning.
Turmeric, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and apples contain plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers.
The Drug Administration of Vietnam has fined Traphaco Joint Stock Company VND 160 million for manufacturing multiple drug batches with unapproved changes to their registration dossiers.
My sister was just diagnosed with stage two cervical cancer, which has spread outside the uterus. Can this stage of the disease be treated with radiotherapy? (Minh Thao, 35 years old)
Plague is an acute infectious disease caused by bacteria, manifesting as bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic forms, with the pneumonic form being transmissible from person to person.
Having 10/10 vision does not mean your eyes are entirely healthy, as some conditions can progress silently without clearly affecting your ability to see or read.
My 2-year-old child has atopic dermatitis with molluscum contagiosum, experiencing itching and scratching until the skin is abraded. Does excessive scratching spread molluscum contagiosum to other skin areas or increase the risk of infection? (Minh Anh, 32, Dong Nai)
Prioritizing fiber-rich and lean protein foods such as eggs, fish, and berries can help stabilize blood sugar, promote satiety, and support weight loss.
My child often wakes up late, so before school, they only drink one carton of milk instead of breakfast. Is this enough nutrients for them, and what other foods should be added? (Thu Ha, Hanoi)
I frequently experience a sore throat, excessive phlegm, and it worsens at night. Do I need to completely avoid fried foods? (Hong Nguyen, 40, Ho Chi Minh City)
