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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 ilustrativăPensioners share harsh testimonies about poverty: "The pension is gone within a few days"
Romanians interviewed by Realitatea PLUS describe how small pensions and daily price rises leave them with no money shortly after payday.
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.
Fewer and fewer young people are choosing Pharmacy: fewer candidates than places available in Iași and București
Romania has 8,400 pharmacies, yet fewer and fewer secondary school leavers are choosing to study Pharmacy. At the 2026 admissions round, both UMF Bucharest and Iași had fewer applicants than available places.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise: 1,800 MW deficit at peak consumption
Providers could demand higher rates following the energy crisis. Electricity is already more than 50% more expensive than last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics.
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 ilustrativăPensions and salaries without a rise: the first increases not until 2028
Pensions and public sector salaries could remain unindexed for another two years, due to pressures on the state budget and the risk of Romania's credit rating being downgraded.
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.
Foto ilustrativăHow Much Pensions Could Increase in 2027: Scenarios Calculated by Experts
Pensions have been frozen for two years, whilst inflation has exceeded 10%. A pensioner on the minimum pension has lost over 1,500 RON per year. See the indexation scenarios for next year.
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 ilustrativăOECD: Retirement Age Could Rise to 67 in Romania as Well
An OECD report shows that the retirement age is rising across Europe, potentially reaching 67 for those who entered the workforce from 2024. In Romania, women's retirement age has already been increased as of 1 July.
Foto ilustrativăWhat risks exist for pensions if Romania were to be downgraded by rating agencies
Analysts are warning of a scenario in which Romania could no longer pay pensions and salaries on time, should the country lose access to financing.
Foto ilustrativăSANITAS Suspends Healthcare Strike, Calls for Resumption of Pay Legislation Negotiations
The SANITAS Federation has suspended the general strike in the healthcare sector, giving politicians a chance to resume negotiations on a new pay legislation.
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.
SANITAS suspends the general strike in Healthcare, but warns it may resume it
The SANITAS Federation has suspended its general strike after the Chamber of Deputies approved the unblocking of vacant positions in the Health sector, and the pay legislation was postponed. The union states that the protest may be resumed at any time.
Foto ilustrativăSANITAS suspends the general strike in hospitals, but warns: the pay legislation "no longer exists" for them
The SANITAS National Council has suspended the strike, following the unblocking of vacant posts and the postponement of the pay legislation. The union states that it may resume the protest at any time.
Foto ilustrativăSANITAS: The Pay Law Has No Favourable Scenario for Healthcare Employees
SANITAS Federation announces that the draft Salary Law would reduce the income of over 40% of healthcare workers and rejects the current form of the legislation.
Foto ilustrativăIlfov: a patient was declared dead in the state system, despite being at the doctor's
A woman from Ilfov discovered she was listed as deceased in state records, despite having come to the clinic with a referral slip for tests. She was no longer able to access reimbursed healthcare services.
CNAS Proposes New Rules: Wider Access to Healthcare Services, Less Bureaucracy
CNAS has put forward for public debate draft amendments to the Framework Contract, containing provisions on family doctors, prescriptions, teleradiology, and digitalisation.
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.