How to detect digestive cancer?
The liver, stomach, and colorectal are three digestive organs that often have cancer, but tests or endoscopy can detect it early to increase treatment effectiveness. “Gastrointestinal cancer is common and…
How to treat tonsillitis and snoring in children?
Tonsillitis is a common disease in children and adults, characterized by inflammation of the tonsils with symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, sometimes accompanied by fever. Overly inflamed tonsils…
Screening methods for Down syndrome
Screening for Down syndrome is performed in the first trimester, especially at 11-14 weeks of pregnancy, by measuring nuchal translucency combined with double test and NIPT test. Down syndrome (trisomy…
Little is known about the routes of tetanus transmission
Tooth extraction, colon polyp removal, and hemorrhoid ligation can create conditions for tetanus bacteria to enter and cause disease. On November 10, Doctor Bach Thi Chinh, Medical Director, VNVC Vaccination…
Three dietary tips to improve skin
Oatmeal baths, applying mineral oil, applying coconut oil, and aloe vera gel are simple, natural remedies to help reduce dry skin. Cosmetics only work on the skin, but the aging…
What should you eat and avoid if you have kidney cancer?
People with kidney cancer should eat lots of fresh vegetables and whole grains, limit processed foods, and avoid drinking alcohol. Kidney cancer is the second most common urological cancer in…
Signs of sleep apnea
Patients wake up during the night due to pauses in breathing, gasping for breath or a feeling of suffocation, snoring, daytime drowsiness, etc., warning of sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep apnea…
How to breathe when jogging
Runners should warm up carefully, maintain a suitable speed, and breathe flexibly through the nose and mouth so that the lungs and respiratory system work better. Several factors can affect…
A one-year-old boy suffered lung damage due to drinking the wrong lamp oil
A one-year-old boy coughed and turned blue after drinking the wrong bottle of scented oil used to light a lamp. On November 9, Doctor 2 Nguyen Minh Tien, Deputy Director…
How to eat to help lose weight effectively
Eating according to time frames, reducing the number of meals a day and consuming more calories at the beginning of the day are three effective weight loss strategies, according to…
The reason why many people wake up at 3-5am
Fluctuations in blood sugar and hormones can cause many people to wake up between 3 and 5 a.m., affecting energy and mood. Many experts, including American health author Dave Asprey,…
Reasons to eat bananas before and after exercise
Bananas contain many nutrients, are rich in water and carbohydrates, provide energy, help improve performance and muscle recovery after exercise. Many people consider bananas to be a good snack before…
Many barriers keep the number of Vietnamese smokers still high
Cigarette prices are cheap, the area of graphic health warnings on the packaging is very small, and advertising is not tightly controlled… making reducing smoking in Vietnam still challenging. Ms.…
5 things to prepare before giving birth at age 40
Pre-pregnancy counseling, lifestyle changes, and prenatal screening can help women in their 40s have healthy babies. Dr. Ha Thi Hong Cuc, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Tam Anh General Clinic, District…
Turner syndrome causes girls to not have periods
Loan, 23 years old, 1.42 m tall, weighs 34 kg, undeveloped breasts, no menstruation due to Turner syndrome, a chromosomal disorder. On November 9, BS.CK II Tran Thuy Ngan, Department…
Lost 10 kg in three months due to metastatic cancer
A 69-year-old man, an alcoholic and smoker for 40 years, suddenly lost weight and had abdominal pain. The doctor diagnosed late-stage metastatic colon cancer. On November 8, Doctor Pham Cam…
Three ways to eat brown rice to reduce the risk of diabetes
Eating brown rice with lean protein, fiber, and good fats in small portions can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Doctor Tran Thi Tra Phuong, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,…
Is hyperhidrosis hereditary?
Normally, sweat can be profuse during intense sports activities or hot weather. At this time, the body secretes sweat to regulate body temperature and eliminate toxins. If you sweat a…
5 foods to avoid eating on an empty stomach
Experts advise against drinking coffee or citrus fruits, carbonated drinks, yogurt, or sugary foods on an empty stomach because they can cause digestive problems. When hunger strikes, you may want…
What is white matter damage in the brain?
White matter is the deepest part of the brain and contains millions of nerve fibers that connect other parts of the brain and spinal cord. Nerve fibers are surrounded by…