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Foto ilustrativăProlonged Sitting: What Risks It Hides and How to Prevent Them, Explained by an Orthopaedic Doctor
Six hours of sitting without breaks can be more harmful than a full day with regular movement. An orthopaedic doctor explains the effects on circulation, the spine, and nerves.
Foto ilustrativăWhy do joints crack? The medical explanation, on Realitatea Medicală
Nicole Păcuraru explains, on Realitatea Medicală, why joints crack and when this sound should give us cause for concern.
Foto ilustrativăElevated PSA: what it means and when further investigation is needed
An elevated PSA level does not automatically mean prostate cancer. It can also occur in other conditions, and your doctor may recommend repeating the test or carrying out further investigations.
What Risks Arise from Sitting Too Long, Explained by an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Ioan Stan explains the effects of prolonged sitting on muscles, circulation, the spine and nerves, along with simple preventive solutions.
Foto ilustrativăRagweed Allergy: Peak Pollen Season and Symptoms to Watch Out For
The critical ragweed season runs from the second half of August through to the end of September. An allergist explains the symptoms, the risks for elderly people, and how to tell it apart from a common cold.
Foto ilustrativăInsulin Resistance: Warning Signs and Foods That Help Control Blood Sugar Levels
Dietician Corina Pelin explains the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and high-fibre foods that can improve insulin sensitivity.
Men and women age differently: at what ages do the most significant changes occur
A study of over 104,000 adults shows that men undergo major metabolic changes between the ages of 35 and 45, whilst women experience them between 55 and 65, during the menopause.
Symptoms of thyroid conditions: what an endocrinologist says
A specialist endocrinologist explains the symptoms of hypo- and hyperthyroidism, their causes, and how perfumes and cosmetics can affect thyroid function.
Foto ilustrativăRenal Tumours: Robotic Surgery, a Minimally Invasive Alternative to Traditional Surgery
Renal tumours are often discovered incidentally. Robotic nephrectomy, whether partial or total, offers small incisions, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays.
Foto ilustrativăBrachytherapy: radiation treatment applied directly to skin tumours
For some skin tumours, radiation can be applied directly to the lesion, without surgical removal, with minimal exposure to the surrounding tissue.
Epidemiologist: Romania must prepare for mosquito-borne tropical diseases
West Nile is already circulating in Romania, and the tiger mosquito is extending the risk to dengue and chikungunya, warns epidemiologist Emilian Popovici.
Flu, COVID-19, RSV: what American doctors recommend for the cold season
Medical organisations in the USA have published vaccination recommendations for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV, with a focus on elderly people, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
Only 1% of healthcare funding goes towards prevention, despite everyone claiming it's a priority
In 2024, Romania's healthcare system spent over 100 billion RON, yet only 1.2 billion RON (1.1%) was allocated to prevention, according to INS data.
Foto ilustrativăCase of West Nile confirmed in Videle, Teleorman: the town hall advises avoiding going out in the evening
A case of West Nile virus infection has been confirmed in Videle, Teleorman. The local council has announced mosquito control measures and is urging caution among elderly residents and families.
Foto ilustrativăMirabela Grădinaru calls for investment in family medicine, at Cotroceni
At a debate held at Cotroceni Palace, Mirabela Grădinaru advocated for investment in prevention and family medicine, which is essential for many patients.
Foto ilustrativăWhat Tests Show Whether Your Kidneys Are Functioning Well
Kidney disease can progress silently, without any clear signs. A few blood and urine tests can detect problems with kidney function at an early stage.
Ragweed Season: 2 Million Romanians Affected by Allergies, Fines of Up to 20,000 RON for Uncleared Land
Over 2 million Romanians suffer from ragweed allergy, and if left untreated, the condition becomes chronic. Landowners risk fines of 5,000–20,000 RON.
Foto ilustrativăAn AI algorithm interprets an ECG in under 2 seconds and detects heart disease
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed an AI system that reads ECGs in under 2 seconds, with 81–90% accuracy in detecting heart failure and valvular disease.
Foto ilustrativăWhy You Wake Up at Night: 3 Evening Habits That Fragment Your Sleep
Specialists explain which meal, coffee and alcohol scheduling rules prevent night-time waking, and when such episodes become a sign of illness.
Foto ilustrativăTraditional Romanian food and calories: how many do mici, sarmale, and papanași actually contain
A portion of 5 mici contains 700 calories, a third of the recommended daily intake for women. Find out how many calories are in sarmale, papanaşi, or tripe soup.
Head of CNAS: disruptions to cytostatic drugs are not the fault of the Health Insurance House
The President of CNAS, Horațiu Moldovan, acknowledges supply disruptions for certain medicines, including cytostatics, but says the fault does not lie with the institution he leads.
Foto ilustrativăXylitol, the sweetener found in chewing gum: ESC study links blood levels to risk of heart attack and stroke
Study presented at the 2026 ESC Congress: high blood xylitol levels associated with up to 57% greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or death.
Foto ilustrativăInterventional Cardiology: How the Heart is Treated Through a Catheter
Certain heart and blood vessel conditions can be treated using minimally invasive techniques, via a catheter inserted into the arteries or veins, without the need for traditional surgery.
Foto ilustrativăPET-CT PSMA: the investigation that precisely locates prostate cancer
PET-CT PSMA precisely identifies areas affected by prostate cancer, making it useful for staging and detecting recurrence.