With deeply falling temperatures in the north, I have a habit of drinking a lot of alcohol to warm my body and regulate my temperature. Is this harmful? (Tien, 37, Hanoi)
Individuals from near-poor households and those aged 75 and older receiving social retirement benefits will have 100% of their medical examination and treatment costs covered, an increase from the previous 80-95%, effective january 1.
Some of my young, healthy acquaintances, with no underlying conditions, suffered a stroke when the weather turned cold; why is this happening? (Hoang, 35, Hanoi)
Ms. Tinh, 34, pregnant for the third time, suffered from placenta accreta perforating her uterus and was treated by doctors using internal iliac artery balloon occlusion.
The Ministry of Health has mandated that from 1/1/2026, electronic health record data within the VNeID application will hold legal validity, replacing traditional paper records for administrative procedures, medical examinations, and treatment.
Turmeric combined with black pepper, tomatoes with olive oil, and yogurt with berries help optimize nutritional benefits, enhancing liver and gut health.
Nestle group recalls numerous batches of infant formula globally due to the risk of Cereulide toxin contamination, which can cause vomiting and abdominal pain.
Mr. Duong, 65, experienced a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes three months ago. He initially believed it was tonsillitis, but doctors diagnosed late-stage cancer.
Despite a disciplined lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol, and exercising regularly, a man in his 50s developed end-stage kidney failure due to ochratoxin poisoning from a long-term habit of drinking moldy coffee.
A 56-year-old male patient, experiencing right upper quadrant pain for over one month, was diagnosed with primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma – a type of cancer with only about 70 cases recorded globally.
The year 2026 is anticipated to be a period of significant advancements in vaccine application, including oral cholera vaccines and HIV prevention shots using mRNA technology.
Differences in enzymes, hormones, and body composition cause women to become intoxicated more quickly and face a higher risk of severe alcohol addiction than men.
Vietnam's population is projected to reach 102,3 million people in 2025. The proportion of the under-15 age group is narrowing to 22,8%, while those over 60 years old are increasing to 14,5%, according to the latest announcement from the General Statistics Office.
Nam Long, 35, from Tan Hung ward, Ho Chi Minh City, was worried and unsure of the infection source after receiving an active hepatitis B diagnosis during a routine check-up.
