Ca Mau's Center for Disease Control confirms two of three suspected meningococcal meningitis cases tested positive for the bacteria, including one patient who died.
After the initial 4.5 hours following a stroke, brain tissue is already damaged and blood vessel walls become fragile, increasing the risk of cerebral hemorrhage. At this point, the clot-dissolving effect of thrombolytic drugs is diminished.
Japanese people maintain a low diabetes incidence due to their habit of eating pure white rice, without mixing oils or sauces, and maintaining high daily walking intensity.
I am nearsighted and use my phone and computer for many hours each day; a recent check-up showed an increase in my myopia. How can I limit this progression? (Anh Tuan, Hanoi)
Linh Anh cosmetic aims to standardize microblading services across its entire system, striving for international standards and enhancing service quality through professional expertise.
Drinking lemon water in the morning is not a "detox formula" or a weight loss solution as many believe; its actual benefits are quite limited and can even harm teeth and stomach if overused.
Individuals, businesses, and healthcare workers face fines ranging from 1 million to 20 million dong for advertising, gifting, or providing misleading information about formula milk to pregnant women and new mothers.
I have chronic sinusitis, and each time it recurs, my tonsils also become inflamed and painful. Why does this happen, and how is it treated? (Dung Nguyen, 45, Ho Chi Minh City)
Four individuals, aged 21 to 29, are suffering from severe respiratory failure, and a 14-year-old boy is experiencing toxic gas inhalation following a boarding house fire in Tan Thoi Hiep ward that resulted in two fatalities.
A pregnant woman in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, contracted listeria and died after three months of treatment, following her consumption of overnight leftovers from the refrigerator.
Can drinking one cup of strong tea every morning stabilize blood pressure? I have had hypertension for many years, with readings fluctuating around 130-140/90 mmHg; should I adopt this method? (Nguyen Van Bang, 53 years old, Hai Phong)
I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer that has spread to my cervical lymph nodes. Is it treatable, and what is the prognosis? (Trang Nguyen, Hanoi)
Patients with kidney damage or those undergoing treatment must use and combine medications appropriately, avoiding combinations of drugs that pose a shared risk of kidney toxicity.
I frequently experience pneumonia, with persistent cough and chest pain. Is this condition dangerous, and what should I be aware of? (Thanh Mai, TP HCM)
I have had high blood pressure for many years. Recently, every time I take a hot shower, I often feel slightly dizzy and sometimes my heart beats fast. Is this a warning sign of heart disease? (Nguyen Thi Binh, 63, Hung Yen)
Leaving food at room temperature (7-60 degrees C) for too long creates conditions for bacteria to multiply rapidly, posing a risk of poisoning even after reheating.
My brother recently discovered he has cirrhosis due to a long-standing hepatitis B virus infection, yet he had no symptoms before. Why is this? (Loc Nguyen, 30 years old, An Giang)
Vitamin D deficiency, frequent stimulant use, low physical activity, and insufficient calcium intake are key contributors to the worsening of post-menopausal osteoporosis.