The Head of the World Health Organization announced on Thursday the end of the hantavirus episode that broke out on a cruise ship, MV Hondius, sparking strong international concern, AFP…
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How to exercise safely during hot days
High temperatures could endanger long-term health and could be a hindrance when you want to exercise, warn scientists. Here’s how you can continue to exercise when it’s hot outside. Going…
Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading across Europe's beaches. Experts link it to climate change
Summer has begun, and millions of Europeans are getting ready to spend their holidays by the sea. Specialists are drawing attention to a phenomenon that is causing increasing concern on…
A vaccine that promises to "rejuvenate" the immune system enters human trials. It could help fight cancer, HIV and dementia
An experimental vaccine that aims to „reset” the immune system and restore its ability to more effectively combat chronic diseases will enter, for the first time, clinical trials on humans.…
Patients wait up to a year for cardiology appointments. Avoidable hospitalizations up 34%, Court of Accounts report finds
The number of avoidable hospitalizations increased by approximately 34% in 2024 compared to 2022, related to the main five pathologies – asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, congestive heart…
Weight-loss drugs may prevent thousands of knee replacements, study suggests
Administering weight loss medications for a period of at least three years could prevent thousands of knee replacement surgeries (arthroplasty). This is a surgical procedure in which the worn-out joint…
Gonorrhea and syphilis reach record levels in Europe as doctors warn about serious complications
Gonorrhea and syphilis cases have reached record levels in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warns that insufficient access to testing and prevention is contributing to…
Hantavirus Patient Diagnosed With Non-Transmissible Strain
The man from Arad infected with hantavirus does not have the strain with human-to-human transmission, announced the Cantacuzino Institute. Eight patients from the Ştei Psychiatric Hospital have been isolated as…
Three enjoyable ways to slow brain aging
There are numerous methods through which we can protect our brain as we age – and it doesn’t necessarily require a radical change in lifestyle. Some of them can even…
Three dead on cruise ship as WHO confirms hantavirus case linked to severe respiratory illness
Three people have died following the appearance of a possible viral outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, with one passenger in critical condition, admitted to intensive…
Tick bite cases up 30%, warning from Matei Balș Institute
The number of emergency room visits for tick bites has increased this season by approximately 30% compared to last year, says infectious disease specialist Adrian Marinescu, the manager of the…
The consumption of fruits and vegetables can increase the risk of lung cancer - study
Scientists studying an increase in lung cancer incidence among young non-smokers have discovered a link between diet and environmental factors. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is…
Eye drops derived from pig sperm could help treat Alzheimer’s, researchers say they can reach the brain
An unusual discovery by Chinese researchers could open up a new path for treating challenging neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s. A team from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University has developed ocular drops…
Which Alcoholic Beverage Is the Most Dangerous for Your Health?
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful regardless of type, but some drinks appear more harmful than others, according to a new study. Beer, cider, and spirits increase the risk of premature…
A nutritionist’s warning about Easter fasting: the foods that can do more harm than good
The Easter fasting period began on Monday, February 23, and will last until April 11, bringing major changes in diet for many Romanians. However, nutritionist Anca Hâncu warns that one…
Romanians exploit a loophole in unpaid sick leave rules by starting it on the weekend
The Government’s decision that the first day of sick leave should no longer be paid has sparked discontent and apparently also generated creative reactions. In several counties, the number of…
A spray that can instantly stop severe bleeding has been developed
Researchers from South Korea have created an experimental spray that can almost instantly stop severe bleeding, a technology with significant potential for use in emergency situations, from the battlefield to…
Romania confirms its first case of Chikungunya: symptoms and how it spreads
Romania has confirmed the first case of infection with the Chikungunya virus, a rare viral disease in Europe, transmitted by mosquito bites. The patient is a man around 50 years…
Flu Kills 20 in One Week as Seasonal Death Toll Doubles to 40
Romania recorded 20 confirmed deaths from the flu virus in a single week, according to data provided by the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) for the period of January…
A portable artificial kidney could change the lives of dialysis-dependent patients
A new portable dialysis device could offer patients with severe kidney disease the freedom to travel and live outside the hospital – a radical change from traditional treatment. The first…