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Crisis of hospital doctors: exhausting on-call shifts continue after the tragedy of Dr Szabo
The shortage of medical staff is keeping inhumane on-call schedules in place at Romanian hospitals, putting both doctors and the care of elderly patients at risk.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Proven Health Benefits for Seniors with Diabetes and Cardiovascular Problems
Studies confirm the positive effects of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol in older adults.
Stroke at 36: A Wake-Up Call for Prevention at Any Age
A recent case serves as a reminder that stroke can affect young people too. Experts are emphasising the importance of prevention and recognising the symptoms.
Elderflower Tea - the Natural Remedy That Strengthens Seniors' Immunity Against Flu
Elderflower tea offers multiple health benefits for older adults: it fights respiratory infections, reduces joint inflammation and supports the immune system.
Hidden danger at breakfast: the substance that raises heart attack risk in seniors by 80%
Acrylamide in toast and potatoes can double cardiovascular risk in older adults. Seniors with diabetes at greatest risk.
Flu Season Has Begun in Romania – Elderly People Prioritised for Free Vaccination
Family doctors warn: flu poses serious risks to older adults. Free vaccination reduces the risk of complications and death in elderly patients.
Parsley – The Ideal Ally for Diabetic Seniors in Managing Blood Sugar Levels
The diabetes expert recommends parsley as a natural remedy for blood sugar control in older adults, but warns of the necessary precautions.
The Effects of Daily Wine Consumption on the Health of Seniors: Benefits and Risks
Studies reveal that a glass of wine a day can have both positive and negative effects on the health of older adults.
Mourning in Romanian Neurology: A 42-Year-Old Specialist in Neurological Conditions Has Passed Away
A senior neurologist from Oradea has died at just 42 years of age from acute complicated endocarditis. The doctor frequently treated neurological conditions common among elderly patients.
Mushrooms - the affordable food that can protect seniors against cancer
Recent studies show that mushrooms contain compounds which reduce inflammation and protect cells, making them an important ally in cancer prevention.
Attention seniors: Why you should not take your pills with juice, milk or alcohol
Nutritionist doctor Mihaela Bilic warns of the risks of taking medication with liquids other than water.
Doctors warn: the dangerous foods threatening the health of seniors
Cardiovascular surgeons raise the alarm over the risks that processed foods, carbonated drinks and alcohol pose for older adults.
Leprosy Returns to Romania After 40 Years: What Seniors Need to Know About This Disease
Specialists explain the risks of leprosy infection and the symptoms that older adults should watch out for, following the confirmation of two cases in Cluj.
Early Signs of Diabetes That Seniors Need to Recognise
Early identification of diabetes symptoms can prevent serious complications in older adults. Here is what to look out for.
Foto ilustrativăPork Rind, a Traditional Food Beneficial to Seniors' Health During the Cold Season
Nutritionist Mihaela Bilic explains the benefits of pork crackling for older adults: a source of collagen, protein and moderate calories.
Hospital in Prahova Resumes Operations After Two Weeks of Drinking Water Crisis
Admissions were suspended for two weeks at the Municipal Hospital in Câmpina due to a lack of drinking water, affecting the care of over 100,000 people.
Two elderly women in critical condition after botulism poisoning from home-preserved foods
Women aged 56 and 67 hospitalised in intensive care in Vrancea after consuming contaminated preserved food
Foto ilustrativăMinister of Health Promotes Local Medicine Production for the Romanian Healthcare System
The official underscores the importance of the domestic pharmaceutical industry for elderly patients' access to essential treatments and generic medicines.
Flu Season Begins in Romania: What Seniors Need to Know to Stay Protected
Over 3,000 flu cases in a single week mark the start of the flu season. Older adults remain the most vulnerable to severe illness.
Two Cases of Leprosy Confirmed in Cluj After 44 Years - Risks and Precautions for Seniors
Authorities confirm the first cases of Hansen's disease since 1981. Seniors need to be aware of the risks and protective measures.
First Case of Leprosy in Romania After 44 Years: What Seniors Need to Know About This Disease
Ministerul Sănătății (Romania's Health Ministry) confirms the first case of leprosy since 1981. Authorities explain that the risk to the general population is low, and that the disease is not transmitted through casual contact.
Elderly Women and the Cold: Why Senior Women Are More Sensitive to Low Temperatures
Biological differences mean women feel the cold more intensely — a problem that worsens with age and affects the comfort of older women.
Vitamin C – Myth or Necessity for the Elderly? A Specialist's Warnings
Ophthalmologist Monica Pop debunks the claimed benefits of vitamin C supplements and explains what safe alternatives exist for supporting immunity in older adults.
Shocking medical case: Accidentally swallowed toothpick causes colon perforation
A 45-year-old man was hospitalised with severe pain after a swallowed toothpick perforated his colon, causing serious inflammation.