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Foto ilustrativăCanned tuna and mercury: what a nutritionist says about the risks and serving sizes
Canned tuna may contain methylmercury. A psychonutritionist explains the differences between species, recommended quantities, and who needs to be more careful.
Parkinson's: why smokers appear to have a lower risk – researchers' new explanation
A study of over 500,000 people links carbon monoxide to a 30% lower risk of Parkinson's disease in non-smokers with higher levels of the gas. Specialists warn: this is not a reason to take up smoking.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete warns: hospitals risk running out of emergency supplies
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that emergency departments risk running out of medical supplies, while intensive care and cardiovascular disease programmes are on the verge of losing their funding.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete warns: hospitals risk running out of emergency supplies
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that the lack of funding for Emergency Reception Units and Intensive Care Units is putting the lives of hospital patients at risk.
Foto ilustrativăFoot saved from amputation through a modern procedure for blocked arteries
A man who had already lost one leg due to peripheral arterial disease was successfully treated through an endovascular procedure at SANADOR, avoiding the amputation of his other leg.
Foto ilustrativăWHO: 1 in 10 patients suffers medical harm, half could be prevented
WHO warns that one in ten patients suffers harm during medical care, with half of all cases being preventable. The risks are higher for chronic illnesses.
Study: memory begins to deteriorate around the age of 50, not in old age
Researchers from Binghamton University show that hippocampus-related memory decline can begin as early as between the ages of 20 and 50, rather than only in old age.
Study: the genetic link between gut health and depression
Australian researchers have discovered a strong genetic link between bowel disease and depression, which can reduce life expectancy by up to 12 years.
Romania has only 380 doctors per 100,000 inhabitants, below the Western European average
Eurostat: Romania has 380 doctors per hundred thousand inhabitants, compared to 400–450 in Western Europe. Specialists are concentrated in the major university centres.
Foto ilustrativăHow Many Hours of Sleep Are Needed at Each Age, According to Doctors
Sleep requirements decrease with age: from 14–17 hours for newborns, to 7–9 hours for adults and 6–8 hours for those over 65, a pulmonologist explains.
Foto ilustrativăAutumn Squash: Few Calories, Many Nutrients. Benefits and Ways to Cook It
Psychonutritionist Gina Tăujan explains the benefits of pumpkin – rich in beta-carotene, fibre, and potassium – and shares ideas for simple autumn recipes.
Foto ilustrativăWest Nile Virus: 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in Romania in 2026
INSP reports 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths from the West Nile virus between 3 July and 9 September 2026, well above the levels recorded in 2025.
West Nile Virus: 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in 2026, far exceeding 2025 levels
INSP reports 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths from West Nile virus between 3 July and 9 September 2026, compared to fewer than 20 cases with no deaths during the same period in 2025.
Foto ilustrativăGlobal warming accelerates the spread of infectious diseases; Eastern Europe, a risk zone
Researchers warn that higher temperatures are expanding the range of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases. Romania intensified its Lyme disease surveillance from 10 June 2026.
Foto ilustrativăWarm or cold drinks in summer? What Nicole Păcuraru says about cooling the body down
In the *Realitatea Medicală* programme, Nicole Păcuraru explains why a hot drink can cool the body more effectively than a cold one during a heatwave.
Why a hot drink can cool the body better in summer than a cold one
Nicole Păcuraru explains why warm drinks help the body cool down naturally in summer, and why staying consistently hydrated with water remains essential.
Robotic Knee Replacement, a Solution for Advanced Gonarthrosis
When conservative treatments are no longer sufficient, robotic knee replacement offers a procedure tailored to the patient's anatomy.
Foto ilustrativăRobotic Knee Prosthesis: How Precision Technology Works
In advanced gonarthrosis, when conservative treatments no longer provide relief, robotic knee replacement surgery adapts the surgical plan to the patient's individual anatomy.
New sweetener, 3,500 times sweeter than sugar, which does not affect blood sugar levels
Israeli researchers have tested "sweelin", a sweet protein that does not significantly alter blood sugar or insulin levels. A study involving 19 people shows promising, albeit preliminary, results.
Crisis of medicines in Bucharest hospitals: zero stocks at Emergency units for essential supplies
Bagdasar-Arseni, Pantelimon, and Floreasca hospitals have critically low or zero stocks of medical supplies. Hospital managers are urgently requesting funds to prevent serious disruptions.
Coffee and tea drunk very hot may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer
Oxford study on nearly one million people: those who drink coffee or tea at above 65°C have a threefold higher risk of oesophageal cancer.
Foto ilustrativăHot tea and coffee may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, Oxford study finds
Study on nearly one million people: drinks above 65°C could triple the risk of oesophageal cancer, although the disease remains rare.
Coronary Angioplasty: the procedure that unblocks the heart's arteries
Coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that widens narrowed heart arteries, using a balloon catheter and, often, a stent.
Foto ilustrativăCoronary Angioplasty: How a Blocked Heart Artery Is Reopened
Coronary angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that reopens narrowed heart arteries, using a balloon catheter and, typically, a stent.