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Foto ilustrativăExcessive hydration in a heatwave: how water intoxication can become dangerous
Drinking too much water too quickly during a heatwave can cause hyponatraemia, an imbalance of sodium in the body, which poses serious health risks.
What onion preference reveals about the risk of diabetes and hypertension, according to a study
A genetic study of over 160,000 people links a preference for onions to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Foto ilustrativăAdvanced Prostate Cancer: How PSMA Testing Guides the Choice of Lutetium Treatment
In advanced prostate cancer, PSMA testing identifies target tumour cells, and the result may open the door to lutetium therapy.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave Strains Ambulance Services: Over 5,400 Call-Outs in București-Ilfov Over 4 Days
SABIF reported 5,465 calls over 4 days of extreme heat, with 472 people affected in public spaces, and 52 briefly losing consciousness.
Foto ilustrativăThe 10,000 Daily Steps: A Marketing Myth or a Real Health Necessity?
Nicole Păcuraru explains the origin of the 10,000-step recommendation and how much exercise is truly necessary for good health.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave Overwhelms Bucharest Ambulance Service: Thousands of Calls, Hundreds of People Collapsing in the Street
SABIF received nearly 5,000 calls over 84 hours, with 431 people assisted directly from public spaces due to extreme heat.
Green Mediterranean diet improves genes associated with healthy ageing
A international study shows that the green Mediterranean diet can activate beneficial genes for heart health, diabetes prevention, and healthy ageing.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave wreaks havoc: thousands of ambulance calls in Bucharest-Ilfov in just a few days
Nearly 5,000 ambulance calls in 84 hours, with hundreds of people affected by extreme heat in public spaces across Bucharest and Ilfov.
Foto ilustrativăStudy: adults under 50 are ageing biologically faster, possible link to rising cancer rates
A study of 164,000 adults shows that the current generation of under-50s is ageing biologically faster than their parents, a phenomenon linked to the rise in cancer cases among younger people.
Red code heatwave across most of Romania: temperatures of up to 40°C, major danger for the elderly
16 counties are under a red heat warning on Sunday, with temperatures of 35–40°C. The extreme heatwave will spread on Monday to almost the entire country.
How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep? What Your Sleep Onset Time Says About Your Health
Specialists say that falling asleep in 10–20 minutes is normal. Both falling asleep too quickly and insomnia can signal health problems.
Extreme Heat in Romania: Essential Recommendations for Protecting the Elderly
The Ministry of Health has activated special action plans in response to the red heat warning. Elderly people are among the most vulnerable.
Red heat alert: the Ministry of Health activates emergency plans to protect the elderly
Ambulance services are being reinforced in the context of extreme temperatures. The elderly are among those most vulnerable to the medical risks caused by heatwaves.
Foto ilustrativăHeatwave in Romania: The Ministry of Health activates emergency measures to protect vulnerable populations
The Ministry of Health is calling on ambulance services and public health directorates to implement special measures in the context of the heatwave affecting most of the country.
Extreme Heatwave Alert: Ministry of Health Activates Protection Plans – Major Impact for Seniors
Red heat warning in 16 counties. The Ministry of Health calls for the activation of medical intervention plans to protect vulnerable populations.
The 10,000 Steps a Day Rule: What a Nutritionist Has to Say About This Goal
Nutritionist Andrei Panaite explains whether the 10,000 daily steps are a mandatory benchmark or merely a guideline, depending on each person's goals.
Foto ilustrativăToxoplasmosis: the parasite found in meat that can seriously damage your eyesight
Researchers warn that *Toxoplasma gondii* infects one third of the world's population and is the leading infectious cause of sight loss.
Foto ilustrativă8 Essential Recommendations for Seniors During Heatwaves with Temperatures Exceeding 40°C
Extreme heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent in Romania. Here is how elderly people can protect themselves on days with record temperatures.
INSP: avoid sun exposure between 11:00-18:00 and alcohol during the heatwave
The National Institute of Public Health has issued heatwave recommendations, with particular attention to the elderly, children, and people with chronic illnesses.
Heatwave danger for seniors: sudden temperature changes are just as dangerous as the heat itself
The heatwave poses a major risk to elderly people not only through high temperatures, but also through sudden shifts from heat to cold. Cardiologists are warning about common mistakes.
Foto ilustrativăHeatstroke can be fatal for the elderly: emergency heatwave guide issued by authorities
INSP has issued urgent recommendations in the context of the extreme heatwave. Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups to the effects of high temperatures.
Foto ilustrativăThermal shock from air conditioning: a major risk for elderly people on sweltering days
A cardiologist warns that sudden temperature differences between the outdoors and cooled spaces can be just as dangerous as the heatwave itself, especially for elderly people.
Foto ilustrativăHow to recognise dehydration: the subtle signs to watch out for
Nicole Păcuraru explains, on Realitatea Medicală, the signs of dehydration, why thirst sets in late, and how to prevent this through consistent hydration.
Foto ilustrativăPatellar dislocation following trauma: causes, symptoms and recovery
A sudden movement or a fall can displace the kneecap from its normal position. Even if it returns on its own, the knee should be medically evaluated.