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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 ilustrativăNew fiscal amnesty proposed for 2026: who could be exempt from state penalties
A bill provides for the cancellation of interest and penalties on debts owed to the state up to 31 August 2026, provided the principal amount is paid in full.
Foto ilustrativăPetrișor Peiu: "The Most Severe Economic Crisis Since EU Accession"
Petrișor Peiu warns of the risk of stagflation in Romania and calls for snap elections. Dian Popescu speaks about record energy prices and the risk of selling off state resources.
Foto ilustrativăAverage pension rises to 2,942 RON, but the number of pensioners continues to fall
INS: the average pension increased by 0.3% in Q2 2026, to 2,942 RON, while the number of pensioners fell to 4.913 million. Significant differences between regions and sexes.
Vela Group Study: average pension reached 2,942 RON in Q2 2026, but purchasing power is declining
A Vela Group study, based on National Institute of Statistics data, shows that the average pension has risen slightly to 2,942 RON, yet represents only 52.5% of the average net salary, with significant regional disparities remaining.
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.
Inflation dropped to 6.2% in August. Diesel and rents among the biggest price increases
The annual inflation rate dropped to 6.2% in August, down from 8.2% in July. Diesel, rents, coffee and eggs remain among the highest price increases.
Foto ilustrativăInflation dropped to 6.2% in August 2026, INS announces
INS: annual inflation fell to 6.2% in August 2026, down from 10.4% in June. Prices rose by 0.22% month-on-month.
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.
Pension system under increasing pressure: contributions cover only 73% of expenditure
The deficit of social insurance budgets has grown in 2025, reaching 30% of the total deficit. Economists are calling for urgent measures ahead of the retirement of the "decree generation".
Foto ilustrativăCNAS Apologises After the eSănătateaMea Platform Displayed the Term "Handicapped"
CNAS has corrected an inappropriate label on the eSănătateaMea platform, which displayed "Insured. Handicapped" for people with disabilities, describing it as a technical error.
CNAS Apologises After the eSănătateaMea Platform Displayed the Term "Handicapped"
CNAS has corrected a label on the eSănătateaMea portal, where persons with disabilities were being displayed as "Insured. Handicapped". The institution has described this as a technical display error.
Foto ilustrativăEU Funds of 6 Million EUR for IT Companies Creating Digital Health Solutions
The European UNITE programme offers funding of up to €250,000 per partner to Romanian technology companies operating in the digital health sector. Online applications are open until 10 December 2026.
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.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete calls on CNAS to publish accurate figures on funding for treatments and hospitals
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete is calling on the president of the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), Horațiu Moldovan, to make the real financial data of the healthcare system public, rather than issuing mere general statements.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete calls on the CNAS chief to publish the real figures on healthcare funding
Former minister Alexandru Rogobete is calling on the National Health Insurance House (CNAS) to publicly disclose the amounts needed for national health programmes, pharmacies, hospitals, and sick leave until the end of the year.
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.