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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 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 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 ilustrativăAdvanced prostate cancer: how treatment is adapted as the disease progresses
When prostate cancer advances or recurs, doctors combine several therapies, tailored to the stage of the disease and the patient's profile.
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.
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.
Voluminous Prostate Adenoma Treated via TURP and Plasma Vaporisation at SANADOR
Matei, 78 years old, had been unable to urinate and only reached hospital after 48 hours. Doctors at SANADOR diagnosed him with a prostatic adenoma and performed minimally invasive surgery.
Foto ilustrativăHemisternotomy: cardiac surgery through a smaller incision
For selected patients, operations on the aortic valve or ascending aorta can be performed through partial sternum sectioning, rather than complete, reducing trauma and recovery time.
Inflammation in the Body, a Possible Link to "Out-of-Body" Experiences
A British study suggests a link between inflammation in the body and dissociative disorders, such as the sensation of detachment from one's own body or from reality.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Silence is Essential for Mental Health, as Explained by Nicole Păcuraru
The programme "Realitatea medicală" with Nicole Păcuraru explores how silence helps the brain process information and achieve emotional balance.
Foto ilustrativăDiabetic neuropathy: how diabetes mellitus affects the nerves in the feet
Tingling, numbness, or burning sensations in the feet may be signs of diabetic neuropathy, a complication of diabetes mellitus that requires medical evaluation.
Foto ilustrativăWest Nile in Romania: 9 cases and 2 deaths confirmed so far this season, announces INSP
INSP has confirmed 9 cases of West Nile virus infection in Romania between 3 June and 30 July 2026, including 2 deaths in elderly patients with underlying conditions.
A persistent cough lasting more than three weeks: doctors warn of lung cancer risk
Pulmonologists are warning that symptoms such as a persistent cough or a change in its character may be signs of lung cancer and require specialist investigations.
Foto ilustrativăHot summers bring more diseases: mosquitoes, ticks and dangerous bacteria, warns ECDC
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control highlights four categories of heat-related health risks: foodborne illnesses, vibriosis, mosquito-borne diseases, and tick-borne diseases.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Do We Feel Hungrier When We're Tired? Nicole Păcuraru Explains
Lack of sleep alters the levels of the hormones ghrelin and leptin, increasing the sensation of hunger and cravings for high-calorie foods.
Foto ilustrativăProf. Dr. Dan Mischianu: "Chaos" in hospitals — shortage of nurses and porters
The head of the Urology Clinic at the Central Military Hospital warns that hospitals are operating with insufficient staff, and the number of operations is being reduced due to a shortage of nurses.
Cancer patients most affected by hospital strike, yet stand in solidarity with doctors
The postponement of oncological investigations is the most serious effect of the healthcare strike, says the president of the National Association for Patient Protection. Patients and doctors are calling on the authorities for a coherent reform.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Do We Forget Simple Things? Nicole Păcuraru's Explanations
Nicole Păcuraru explains why we forget simple things: the brain prioritises information, whilst multitasking, stress and fatigue overload our memory.
Foto ilustrativăWhen Gallbladder Surgery Becomes Necessary: What You Need to Know
Recurring pain in the upper right side of the abdomen may indicate gallbladder problems that require surgical intervention, not just medication.
Foto ilustrativăWest Nile Virus Spreads Across Europe. Romania Among Countries with Confirmed Cases
The WHO warns that long, hot summers favour the spread of the West Nile virus through mosquitoes. Romania, Greece, Italy, Spain and North Macedonia have reported cases.
Foto ilustrativăMedical première in Italy: a woman blind for 5 years regains her sight through a groundbreaking transplant
Doctors in Turin have performed the world's first macular transplant, restoring the sight of a 67-year-old woman who had been blind following a road accident.
Medical première in Italy: woman blind for 5 years regains her sight after a world-first transplant
Doctors at the Molinette hospital in Turin have successfully performed the world's first macular transplant, restoring the sight of a 67-year-old patient who had been blind for five years.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Do We Fall Asleep When We Stay Still? The Explanation from the Programme "Realitatea medicală"
Nicole Păcuraru explains why physical inactivity causes drowsiness and how exercise, even minimal, helps maintain alertness.
An experimental compound could slow muscle loss in ageing
Japanese researchers have identified a substance that protects a protein essential for muscle repair. The results, obtained in mice, require further studies.