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Latest news about seniors, care homes, pension legislation, and elderly health in Romania. 929 articles across 7 categories.
Foto ilustrativăSunburn leaves long-term marks: doctors warn of skin cancer risk
Five or more cases of sunburn can double the risk of melanoma, doctors warn. Proper sun protection remains essential for all ages.
Foto ilustrativăSalaries by sector, after a year of austerity: how much each has lost due to inflation
The average net salary has reached 5,843 RON, but inflation of 10.9% has reduced purchasing power by approximately 570 RON. The gaps between sectors remain enormous.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners, the Hardest Hit by Rising Prices: Giving Up Holidays, Clothes, and Even Food
Romanians are cutting back on spending due to rising prices. Pensioners say that prices increase daily, whilst their pensions are being reduced.
Foto ilustrativăSpeaking multiple languages could slow down brain ageing, a study suggests
A study presented in Barcelona shows that speakers of four languages have a brain up to 13 years younger than monolingual speakers.
Foto ilustrativăMitral Valve Repair: How the Heart Valve is Fixed Without Replacement
When anatomy permits, the mitral valve can be repaired rather than replaced. We explain what the procedure involves and when it is indicated.
Foto ilustrativăSoy and the thyroid: doctors explain who should limit their consumption of this vegetable
Doctors warn that soya can influence thyroid function in people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, due to the phytoestrogens it contains.
SANITAS Announces General Strike in Healthcare from 28 July: What Are the Union Members Demanding
The SANITAS Federation has decided to hold a warning strike on 20 July and a general strike on 28 July, citing reductions in the income and rights of nearly 100,000 healthcare workers.
Foto ilustrativăWatercress, the little-known plant with benefits for the heart, bones and immune system
Watercress is rich in vitamins C, A and K, antioxidants and minerals, with beneficial effects on heart health, bone health and vision.
Foto ilustrativăMinistry of Health requests the unblocking of 7,621 medical positions in hospitals
The Ministry of Health has submitted for approval a Memorandum for the organisation of competitions for 7,621 vacant posts in hospitals, distributed across personnel categories.
Foto ilustrativăPension indexation law unenforced: retirees lose thousands of RON annually
Although the law provides for pension indexation, this is not being applied. Pensioners' associations report annual losses ranging from 1,500 to over 11,000 RON, depending on the pension amount.
Health: over 7,600 vacant hospital positions proposed for unblocking
The Ministry of Health proposes to open a competition for 7,621 vacant positions in public hospitals, including for doctors and nurses.
Foto ilustrativăHealth sector enters general strike: SANITAS accuses the Government of lack of dialogue. Protest schedule
The SANITAS Federation announces a warning strike on 20 August and a general strike from 28 August, following the collapse of negotiations with the Government over healthcare workers' salaries.
Foto ilustrativăBleeding gums in the morning: what this sign may indicate and when you need to see a dentist
Constant gum bleeding is not normal. Doctors explain the link with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and when you need to see a dentist urgently.
70,000 Romanians are hospitalised annually with enterocolitis due to contaminated food
Fruits and vegetables left exposed to the sun at markets increase the risk of food poisoning. Doctors are warning about the symptoms and urging caution when it comes to storage.
Pîslaru, following the DIICOT operation in Bihor: The state has failed to protect vulnerable individuals
Labour Minister Dragoș Pîslaru has spoken about the relocation of 409 people from Viorel Pașca's care homes in Bihor, following the DIICOT intervention, and about the death of a man who was relocated to Mureș.
Foto ilustrativăRomanian consumption fell by nearly 5% for the tenth consecutive month. Risk of downgrade to junk
INS reports a nearly 5% drop in consumption, the tenth consecutive month of decline. Romania risks being downgraded to junk status, with a possible freeze on pension and salary payments.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners demand pension indexation in court and threaten mass lawsuits
Seniors say their pension is no longer enough to cover even basic expenses. Nearly one million Romanians are living on just over 1,200 RON per month.
Foto ilustrativăSafe Movement in the Heat: What Specialists Recommend for Seniors and Families
Extreme heat can reduce physical activity and increase the risk of chronic illness. Experts cited by BBC offer clear guidelines for exercising during heatwaves.
Private pensions (Pillar II) have reached 227.5 billion RON. Where the money is invested
Pillar II assets grew by 37%, reaching 227.5 billion RON, whilst Pillar III rose by 38%, to 8.4 billion RON, according to ASF data for May 2026.
Foto ilustrativăTibial Plateau Fracture After a Fall from a Ladder: How a 67-Year-Old Patient's Recovery Progressed
Vasile, 67, fractured his knee after falling off a ladder at home. He underwent surgery at SANADOR Clinical Hospital and regained full mobility within two months.
Robotic surgery for knee arthroplasty now available at SANADOR Clinical Hospital
When conservative treatments no longer yield results in severe gonarthrosis, doctors may recommend a knee prosthesis, and SANADOR now offers arthroplasty and revision assisted by the CORI robotic system.
CDC warns: extreme heat can make common medications dangerous
CDC warns that diuretics, blood pressure medications and others can become dangerous in extreme heat. Insulin and inhalers may degrade at high temperatures.
Coffee could reduce the risk of liver disease, a new study suggests
A study of over 350,000 people shows that those who drink a lot of coffee have a lower risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death caused by liver disease.
Foto ilustrativăWarning: Romania risks no longer being able to pay pensions and salaries
Experts warn of the risk of downgrading to junk status, which would block external borrowing. 2027 could be the third consecutive year without pension indexation.