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Foto ilustrativăVertebral Fracture: What It Is, Why It Occurs and How It Is Treated
Sudden back pain, especially in the context of osteoporosis, may conceal a vertebral fracture. We explain the causes, signs and treatment options.
ChatGPT Increasingly Used as Emotional Support. What Psychologists Say About the Risks
Emotional support has become the most common use of generative AI, according to a Harvard Business Review report. Experts warn that it cannot replace therapy.
Foto ilustrativăEuropeans Most Affected by Energy Bills. Where Does Romania Rank
The International Energy Agency reveals that Europeans have the highest energy expenditure in the world. Romania ranks 34th, with 464 dollars per person in 2025.
How Many Steps a Day Keep Us Healthy? What a Nutritionist Says About Walking
Nutritionist Andrei Panaite explains the benefits of walking and the recommended daily step count, based on age and personal goals.
Bolojan: Some hospitals spend 90% of their budget on salaries. Analysis requested by next week
Bolojan says that in 50–60 hospitals, staff costs account for up to 90% of the contract value with the CNAS, while the average bed occupancy rate stands at just 63%.
Foto ilustrativăHow Much Romanians Save Compared to Germans: An Eightfold Difference, Eurostat Shows
Eurostat: Romanians hold an average of over 5,000 euros in cash and deposits, compared to 41,000 euros in Germany. Romania does, however, have the highest home ownership rate in the EU.
Foto ilustrativăMalignant Pleural Effusion: How Fluid Accumulates in the Lungs in Oncological Diseases
Malignant pleural effusion refers to the accumulation of fluid around the lung, caused by an oncological condition. Diagnosis and treatment are determined on an individual basis, through specific investigations.
Foto ilustrativăMinister of Health: the 22 positions at Marie Curie do not resolve the staffing crisis
Cseke Attila has approved 22 nursing positions at Marie Curie Hospital, but warns that staff shortages remain a serious problem across all hospitals in the country.
Foto ilustrativăGovernment Approves Financial Support for People with Disabilities Leaving Care Centres
The Government has approved the procedure for granting financial benefits to adults with severe, pronounced, or moderate disabilities who leave residential centres, as part of the PNRR reform.
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.