Reports from several localities show that family pressure, lineage expectations and a “risk-buffer” mindset are prompting many couples to seek prenatal sex selection, according to the Ministry of Health.

At 40, many people are still juggling demanding careers, raising young children, and paying off mortgages or other debts.

Childhood obesity is reaching worrying levels in Ho Chi Minh City, exposing children to health problems that can begin early and follow them into adulthood.

Obstructive sleep apnea is emerging as a major health challenge in Vietnam, with more than 4 million people over 30 estimated to have the condition and 2.3 million facing moderate to severe disease.

A 47-year-old Lao woman traveled more than 1,000 kilometers to Hanoi for surgery after being diagnosed with multiple large uterine fibroids that had enlarged her uterus to the size typically seen at around four months of pregnancy.

Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has successfully performed 4,278 robotic surgeries over the past decade, setting a Vietnam record as the country’s first and leading hospital in robotic surgery by number of cases.

Lifestyle, health, finances, and the psychological mindset formed during youth will dictate quality of life in senior years. Waiting until age 40 to begin preparing for old age is far too late, according to Professor Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cu.

Facing a virtually hopeless prognosis due to terminal lung cancer, Pham Van An has achieved a miraculous recovery. After nearly five years of treatment, he now can swim, play sports, and live like a fully healthy man.

Nearly one-third of outdoor workers surveyed in four Vietnamese cities showed signs of anxiety, with mental health risks rising sharply as exposure to multiple hazards increased.

Organ transplant costs vary sharply across Vietnamese hospitals, with liver procedures ranging from about $17,100 to as much as $57,000.

For Phuong Chau, becoming the first healthcare system in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve JCI Enterprise accreditation was never simply about earning a certificate.

Nearly 2 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City had received free health check-ups under the city’s universal health examination programme as of August 10.

The entire healthcare system will launch a pre-hospital emergency care service starting from next year as part of a newly approved Government project.

The pressure to succeed at work while caring for children, parents and the household is leaving many women exhausted without realizing they have crossed their limits.

A 28-year-old anesthesiologist from the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City has won first prize at an international scientific conference for research that could improve pain management and recovery after lung surgery.

Amid the fast pace of urban life, after-work drinking sessions and heavily seasoned meals have become part of everyday life for many Vietnamese.

No shouting, no urgent rushing. The Emergency and Intensive Care Center at Hanoi Medical University Hospital operates in a quiet space despite receiving up to 150 emergency cases thanks to a digitalized process.

Ho Chi Minh City, home to Vietnam’s largest healthcare network, is restructuring its health system into an integrated multi-tier model that places people at the centre, ensuring continuous health services throughout every stage of life.

The Hanoi Department of Health, in collaboration with the Vinmec Healthcare System, announced the successful completion of two-way remote robotic surgeries on August 3.