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Featured articleWest Nile: 10 confirmed cases in Romania, two deaths in elderly patients with underlying conditions
INSP reports 10 cases of West Nile virus infection between 3 June and 5 August, with two deaths among elderly individuals with comorbidities. Authorities recommend measures to prevent mosquito bites.
Foto ilustrativăUn pahar cu apă pe oră: regula anti-deshidratare pentru zilele de caniculă
Specialiștii recomandă 2-3 litri de lichide zilnic, 500 g fructe și 300 g legume, plus reguli clare pentru răcorirea locuinței și recunoașterea insolației.
Foto ilustrativăANMDMR blocks Colebil and Panczebil in pharmacies due to active substance concerns
The Medicines Agency has temporarily blocked certain batches of Colebil and Panczebil, manufactured by Biofarm SA, due to uncertainties regarding the manufacturer of the active substance.
Hypertension, diabetes, smoking: three risk factors between ages 45-65 that can delay dementia
A study published in Neurology shows that avoiding high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and smoking between the ages of 45 and 65 can add nearly 13 years of dementia-free life.
Foto ilustrativăUS Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine, 27% More Effective, for Ages 50+
FDA has approved mFLUSIVA, the first mRNA influenza vaccine in the US, for adults aged 50 and over. Moderna states that it is 27% more effective than conventional flu vaccines.
Vaccines without refrigeration: first patient trial successful in the United Kingdom
British scientists have tested an anti-tetanus and diphtheria vaccine on 60 volunteers that requires no refrigeration, inspired by a drought-resistant plant.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners increasingly affected by rising prices: money barely covers bills and medication
More and more Romanians, particularly pensioners, say their income is no longer sufficient to cover bills, food, and medication.
Pânza de păianjen, studiată pentru tratarea rănilor și eliberarea controlată a medicamentelor
Cercetători americani studiază mătasea de păianjen ca material biodegradabil pentru administrarea medicamentelor, tratarea arsurilor și regenerarea țesuturilor.
Foto ilustrativăMorning 30-minute walk: the simple habit that helps you live longer
Doctors say that a 30-minute walk every morning supports heart health, brain function and sleep quality, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Foto ilustrativăFAO warns: food prices could rise again by the end of the year
The FAO's chief economist warns of a possible new wave of food price increases, driven by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine and the El Niño phenomenon.
Foto ilustrativăWhat Happens to Your Body If You Walk for 30 Minutes Every Day
Recent studies show that a daily 30-minute walk reduces cardiovascular risk, aids weight management, sleep, and mood, with no costs or special equipment required.
Legionellosis, the Disease Confirmed in Romania Too: Who Is at Risk of Severe Forms and What Symptoms Appear
The Legionella bacterium causes severe pneumonia and has been confirmed in Romania as well, in a Metrorex employee. Elderly people are among those most at risk of complications.
Foto ilustrativăShe Put Off Her Gallstone Surgery for Years. Here's What Happened at the Hospital
A 59-year-old woman had postponed surgery for gallstones, but ended up being admitted to hospital as an emergency with acute cholecystitis. She underwent laparoscopic surgery and made a swift recovery.
Foto ilustrativăWhy it is dangerous to cook with hot water from the tap
Specialists warn that hot water from the tap dissolves heavy metals and microplastics from pipes, and that boiling does not remove these substances.
Foto ilustrativăHealth sector trade unionists demand minimum 50% bonuses and amendments to the pay legislation
The "Solidaritatea Sanitară" Federation warns that work condition allowances have dropped from 55.5% (2017) to 31.2% (2025) and is calling for amendments to the new pay legislation.
Foto ilustrativăCNAS wants to eliminate monthly caps on reimbursed medical tests
CNAS is preparing to eliminate monthly caps on medical tests, so that patients can have access throughout the entire month, rather than only in the first few days.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise this autumn. Bolojan: costly energy imports could influence prices
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that energy imported in the evening, when Romania has a deficit, could lead to higher bills for the population.
Foto ilustrativăWhy laughter makes us feel better, explained by Dr. Nicole Păcuraru
Nicole Păcuraru explains, on Realitatea Medicală, what happens in the body when we laugh and why this simple act brings us relaxation and optimism.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners share harsh testimonies about poverty: "The pension is gone within a few days"
Romanians interviewed by Realitatea PLUS describe how small pensions and daily price rises leave them with no money shortly after payday.
Foto ilustrativăUSA: first deaths from cyclosporiasis outbreak, possibly linked to iceberg lettuce
Two people with pre-existing conditions have died in Michigan amid a cyclosporosis outbreak. Over 18,000 suspected cases across the US, with the investigation focusing on iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.
Foto ilustrativăHow Long Should Your Afternoon Nap Last to Refresh You Rather Than Leave You Feeling Tired
Specialists explain what duration of afternoon sleep restores energy and what length can, on the contrary, cause confusion and fatigue.
Fewer and fewer young people are choosing Pharmacy: fewer candidates than places available in Iași and București
Romania has 8,400 pharmacies, yet fewer and fewer secondary school leavers are choosing to study Pharmacy. At the 2026 admissions round, both UMF Bucharest and Iași had fewer applicants than available places.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise: 1,800 MW deficit at peak consumption
Providers could demand higher rates following the energy crisis. Electricity is already more than 50% more expensive than last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics.
Foto ilustrativăMinistry of Health prepares healthcare system for heatwave: additional ambulances deployed, medicines checked
The Ministry of Health has activated extreme temperature plans: additional ambulance crews, checks on medication stocks, and drinking water points in public spaces.