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Foto ilustrativăCoughing at mealtimes: when it can be a sign of reflux or a swallowing disorder
Repeated coughing during or after meals may indicate gastro-oesophageal reflux or swallowing difficulties. Doctors recommend evaluation, particularly in elderly patients.
Foto ilustrativăLidl recalls a batch of protein pudding contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria
Milbona Chocolate Protein Pudding, 200 g, withdrawn from Lidl stores following the detection of Bacillus cereus. The product may be returned and a full refund will be issued.
Lidl recalls a protein pudding contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria
ANSVSA has announced the recall from Lidl stores of Milbona chocolate protein pudding, due to the presence of the *Bacillus cereus* bacterium, which can cause digestive problems.
Personalised mRNA-based anticancer vaccine successfully tested against melanoma
An mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck, administered alongside Keytruda, prevented melanoma recurrence in over 1,000 patients in a phase 3 clinical trial.
Foto ilustrativăAVC: Warning Signs and the FAST Test Explained by a Neurologist
A neurologist explains the main signs of a stroke, how to perform the FAST test, and what steps to take in the first few minutes.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Surrounding Noise Tires Us Out, Even When We Don't Notice It
Constant background noise, such as traffic or notifications, keeps the brain in a permanent state of alertness, draining energy without us even realising it.
Foto ilustrativăRobotic Prostatectomy: How the Operation for Prostate Cancer Works
Robotic prostatectomy removes the prostate through small incisions, using 3D imaging and precise instruments. Recovery of continence and sexual function varies from case to case.
Foto ilustrativăHow Your Posture Can Change Your Mood in Seconds
Nicole Păcuraru explains, on the Realitatea Medicală programme, how body posture sends direct signals to the brain and can rapidly change one's mood.
Pfizer Lyme Disease Vaccine Under EU Evaluation for Authorisation
The European Medicines Agency is reviewing an experimental Pfizer-Valneva vaccine against Lyme disease, which showed 70% efficacy in studies. No approved vaccine against this disease currently exists.
3D-Printed Titanium Prosthesis Saves Patient's Leg After Sarcoma Diagnosis
A hospital in Madrid has created the first personalised titanium bone prosthesis, preventing the amputation of the leg of a 38-year-old patient with tibial sarcoma.
Cardiologists recommend fatty fish twice a week for heart health
Specialists recommend at least two portions of oily fish per week for heart health, with benefits for cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Foto ilustrativăWest Nile Virus: 19 Cases in Romania, Two Deaths in Elderly Patients with Comorbidities
INSP reports 19 West Nile virus infections in 2026, 11 confirmed. Two elderly individuals with comorbidities have died. Bucharest has recorded the highest number of cases.
Foto ilustrativăSeemingly healthy foods that can raise your blood sugar without you realising it
Not only sweets affect blood sugar levels. Fruit juices, flavoured yoghurts, dried fruits, and "low-fat" products can all impact blood glucose and HbA1c.
Foto ilustrativăAll public hospitals have backup generators in case of power failure, announces the Ministry of Health
A national audit shows that all 340 public hospitals inspected have 948 generators ready for power blackout situations.
Foto ilustrativăRisk of blackout: how hospitals could be affected if the power goes out
The shutdown of reactor 2 at Cernavodă increases the risk of a blackout. Hospitals must have generators ready for critical wards.
Foto ilustrativăWhat a Rise in PSA Means After Prostate Cancer Treatment
PSA rising after surgery or radiotherapy may signal biochemical recurrence. PSMA PET-CT helps establish the most appropriate treatment plan.
Foto ilustrativăDizziness and Loss of Balance: What Tests Can Reveal the Real Cause
Vertigo and a sense of instability aren't always caused by fatigue. Vestibular tests can determine whether the problem originates in the inner ear, the nervous system, or another underlying cause.
Foto ilustrativăDiagnosed During a Routine Check-up: How Prostate Cancer Was Detected and Treated
A 59-year-old man, asymptomatic, was diagnosed with prostate cancer following a routine PSA test. He underwent robotic surgery and is progressing favourably.
Foto ilustrativăThe 2-litre-a-day water rule challenged by a major Japanese study
A study of over 5,600 people across 23 countries shows that water requirements vary greatly between individuals, depending on age, sex, physical activity, and climate.
Foto ilustrativăWhy Nature Calms Us: The Explanation from the Realitatea Medicală Programme
Nicole Păcuraru explains why time spent in nature reduces stress and calms us down, even in just a few minutes.
Foto ilustrativăIsotopic Therapy: How Radiation Treatment Administered from Within the Body Works
Radionuclide therapy introduces radioactive substances into the body to directly target diseased cells, with applications in thyroid conditions and certain tumours.
Foto ilustrativăKnee Pain at 36: MRI Reveals a Torn Meniscus
A 36-year-old woman with persistent knee pain was diagnosed via MRI with a meniscal tear and treated with arthroscopy.
Foto ilustrativăWhy We Lose Consciousness Under Anaesthesia: What a Japanese Study Has Discovered
A study from Kyoto University shows that anaesthesia does not shut down the brain, but rather disrupts the organised communication between its regions.
Daily consumption of chilli peppers linked to increased risk of oesophageal cancer
A study conducted on over 11,000 people suggests that daily consumption of chilli peppers could triple the risk of oesophageal cancer, due to capsaicin.