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…
Is pulmonary tuberculosis hereditary?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is not hereditary but is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract when an infected person coughs,…
Why are middle-aged women prone to belly fat?
As women enter middle age, hormonal changes such as decreased estrogen can affect body fat distribution, and some fat may accumulate in the abdominal area. Along with that, metabolism gradually…
What to do to limit the increase in myopia?
Myopia always tends to increase in number, also known as progressive myopia, which needs to be monitored and managed by regular examinations and maintaining healthy habits. November 8, MSc.BS. Nguyen…
Should I take a hot or cold shower after exercise?
Doctors recommend hot or cold showers after exercise depending on each person’s injury, health, needs and preferences. According to BS.CK2 Nguyen Thi Diem Huong, Ho Chi Minh City University of…
How many times a day is normal to urinate?
Adults can urinate 4-10 times a day, more or less can be a warning sign of health problems such as dehydration and urinary incontinence. Normal urination frequency varies from person…
Sleepiness during the day may be an early sign of dementia
Older adults who experience sleepiness during the day may be more likely to develop the syndrome, which can lead to dementia. A team of researchers from Albert Einstein College of…
Can monkey bone plant cure cancer?
Monkey bone plant (convolvulus plant) is a herb that often grows in plains and wet areas. According to oriental medicine, this plant has a bitter taste, cool properties, detoxifying effects,…
5 simple tips to help the liver detoxify
Drink enough water, prioritize foods rich in fiber, combine regular exercise and get enough sleep to help the liver enhance detoxification and protect health. The liver is responsible for many…
Why do people have wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth have existed since ancient times, because human ancestors often had large jaws, often needing three molars to chew and bite hard foods. Wisdom teeth are the third molars,…
Don’t understand the eating habits of your babies and toddlers?
Many of us know the frustration: one child wants to eat everything in sight, while another barely touches the food. A new study offers a fascinating explanation for this variation…
UK tests new anti-diarrhea vaccine
The vaccine against Norovirus – the agent that causes vomiting and diarrhea, will be tested in phase three at 27 British medical facilities, starting at the end of October. The…
What should children with diarrhea eat and avoid?
Long-term diarrhea in children greatly affects their health and growth rate. You should take your child to the doctor, comply with the doctor’s treatment, and adjust the diet to support…
Obesity cases increase alarmingly, China publishes a set of treatment guidelines
China’s Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines provide provisions for clinical nutrition, surgery, behavioral intervention, psychology, and exercise. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) has just published the first set of guidelines…
Is walking or jogging better?
Walking is one of the gentle forms of exercise, suitable for most people, including the elderly, with chronic diseases or people who do not have much time to exercise. Walking…
Drinking ‘strange water’ to cure diseases, many people almost lost their lives
Recently, Bach Mai Hospital received many cases of poisoning and critical coma due to drinking water advertised as having the ability to “cure all diseases”. A 60-year-old female patient in…
How to maintain a stable weight?
Weight gain and weight loss after giving birth are quite common, due to changes in hormones, living habits, and sometimes pressure from taking care of children. You are 1.55 m…
4 stages of a hair
Each hair follicle on the scalp grows for 2-8 years before entering the regression phase, resting and falling out and then returning to the beginning of the cycle. Hair follicles…
The 800 billion children’s hospital in Hanoi is about to operate
Hanoi Children’s Hospital is the first specialized pediatric medical facility in the Capital, with an investment cost of nearly 800 billion VND, expected to operate from October 9. This is…
Romanian doctor arrested for accepting $1,000 bribe from patient
Several doctors from the Oncology Department at Timisoara City Hospital were prosecuted for accepting money and bribes from patients, one of whom received about $1,000. Authorities conducted nine raids on…