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Foto ilustrativăInflation of 10.4% wipes out minimum wage rise: losses of up to 500 RON/month
Price increases are wiping out the effect of the minimum wage rise. Trade unions are calling for 5,000 RON gross, while the average pension remains below the minimum consumption basket.
Foto ilustrativăFood price hikes hit pensioners hard: many buy just a single carrot and an onion
Pensioners say that out of their 1,500 RON pension, half goes to the doctor. Winter provisions will be halved compared to last year, due to prices having doubled.
Foto ilustrativăLymphoma: what symptoms should alarm you and how the diagnosis is established
Persistent swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats and weight loss may indicate lymphoma. Diagnosis is confirmed through biopsy.
College of Physicians: healthcare recruitment cannot remain frozen, the system needs staff
Cătălina Poiană, President of the College of Physicians, calls for the lifting of the hiring freeze and a national strategy for healthcare human resources.
We Live Longer, but Sicker: Global Study Reveals Rise in Years Spent with Health Problems
A global study reveals that life expectancy has reached 73.8 years, yet people spend an average of 14.5% of their lives in poor health. Wealthier countries show the greatest morbidity gaps.
Foto ilustrativăDelaying Dental Implants: How It Erodes the Jawbone, Doctors Explain
A missing untreated tooth leads to bone resorption, shifted neighbouring teeth, and an unbalanced bite. Dentists explain the phenomenon and possible solutions, even after years of delay.
Eurostat: Romania among EU Member States with the Highest Fuel Price Increases
Fuel prices in Romania have risen by 23.1% compared to last year, according to Eurostat, although petrol and diesel have become cheaper since May.
Foto ilustrativăBritain could accelerate the rise of the retirement age to 68
The British government is reviewing plans to bring forward the increase of the retirement age to 68, a measure that would affect over half a million Romanians living in the UK. The decision has not yet been finalised.
Foto ilustrativăWhy does music calm us? Explanations about its effects on the brain
Nicole Păcuraru explains, on Realitatea medicală, how music influences dopamine, cortisol, heart rate and breathing.
Foto ilustrativăGoitre: what it means when the thyroid gland becomes visibly enlarged in the neck
A swelling at the base of the neck or difficulty swallowing may signal an enlarged thyroid. The causes vary, and diagnosis requires specific investigations.
Foto ilustrativăHealthy Foods Have Risen 36% in Price Across Europe. UN Report Blames EU Agricultural Subsidies
A UN report shows that fruit and vegetable prices have risen due to the way the EU distributes agricultural subsidies, particularly towards cereals and livestock farming.
Study: traffic noise could increase the risk of Parkinson's disease
A Danish study involving over 3 million people links prolonged exposure to traffic noise with a higher risk of Parkinson's disease.
Foto ilustrativăHealth insurance 2026: how much those without income pay annually, according to ANAF
ANAF confirms: individuals with no income will pay 2,430 RON/year for health insurance in 2026, an amount unaffected by the minimum wage increase in July.
Foto ilustrativăDiphtheria, a serious vaccine-preventable disease: first death in Australia in nearly 10 years
Australia is facing its largest diphtheria outbreak in decades: 245 cases and the first death since 2016 recorded so far, predominantly in remote areas.
Foto ilustrativă10 Simple and Effective Techniques to Keep Anxiety Under Control
Controlled breathing, movement, mindfulness, and other psychology-validated methods can reduce everyday anxiety without radical changes to your routine.
"Storm Asthma": the respiratory phenomenon that can affect even children without a diagnosed asthma condition
Doctors in Timișoara are warning about "thunderstorm asthma", a respiratory crisis triggered by pollen, humidity and strong winds during summer storms.
Foto ilustrativăTwo Doctors from Iași Sent to Trial: 185 Patients Allegedly Received Devices from Deceased Individuals
Former senior physician Dan Tesloianu and his colleague Belu Eduard are accused of over 200 counts of misconduct in office. The hospital is seeking damages of over 2,000,000 RON.
Foto ilustrativăHow Much Could Pensions Increase in 2027, Based on Calculations Using the Inflation Estimate from the National Bank of Romania
The President of the Fiscal Council calls for a cautious pension indexation. Based on the inflation rate estimated by the National Bank of Romania for 2027 (2.9%), a pension of 1,500 RON would increase by just 43.50 RON.
Foto ilustrativăStrike in hospitals: thousands of patients waited hours in corridors
Over 100,000 employees from more than 500 hospitals protested against the new pay legislation. Only emergency services were maintained, with all other appointments postponed.
Foto ilustrativăOesophageal pH-metry: the investigation that clarifies gastro-oesophageal reflux
When reflux symptoms (heartburn, regurgitation, persistent cough) are inconclusive, oesophageal pH monitoring measures acidity in the oesophagus over a 24-hour period.
Foto ilustrativăLung and renal cancer discovered during a routine check-up: the story of a 67-year-old patient
Filip, 67, has undergone three major operations after routine check-ups revealed lung cancer, then kidney cancer, and later a tumour recurrence that required surgical treatment.
Foto ilustrativăWarning strike in over 500 hospitals: grievances over the pay legislation
Monday, between 09:00 and 11:00, employees from over 500 hospitals protested against the new pay legislation. Trade unions have announced a general strike on 28 July if their demands are not met.
Mobile phones can damage your hands: how to prevent arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome
Excessive smartphone use can cause hand pain, carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis. Doctors recommend exercises and simple changes in the way devices are used.
Foto ilustrativăMonday, a 2-hour strike in over 500 hospitals, against the new pay law
Healthcare trade unionists are halting activities for two hours across more than 500 hospitals, dissatisfied with the new pay legislation. The general strike remains scheduled for 28 July.