Benralizumab, an injectable treatment, dampens a part of the immune system that triggers bronchial asthma and a condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Benralizumab is already used in the…
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Cheese with Listeria withdrawn from Carrefour stores
A batch of cow milk cheese is being recalled from Carrefour stores after the presence of the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was reported. Individuals who have purchased products from the mentioned…
Several cases of Mpox detected in the United Kingdom
Two new cases of the Clade 1b mpox strain have been detected in the United Kingdom, authorities have announced. Last week, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared that a…
Expert's advice: The two most important things for a long and happy life
We can’t do everything perfectly, but there are a few essential things we need to take care of if we want to extend our lives, according to a specialist who…
Dangerous and prohibited substances found in hundreds of cosmetics
Dangerous chemicals have been found in hundreds of cosmetic products, including those sold in Romania. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has checked nearly 4,500 products in 13 countries, and the…
The link between mobile phones and cancer: Conclusions of the World Health Organization
An in-depth analysis of 63 scientific studies conducted over four years brings good news for mobile phone users. The research, commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), found no link…
How to easily adopt the healthy habits of people who live long
Anyone can extend their life and enjoy good health by adopting the simple habits of people with above-average longevity. Dan Buettner, an American longevity expert, reveals four simple ways we…
Doctor about mpox: It's not a big danger, we shouldn't think that another pandemic will come
The medical director of the Romanian Institute of Infectious Diseases „Prof. Dr. Matei Balş,” Dr. Adrian Marinescu, explains that in previous years, in Europe, including in Romania, there have been…
Free Consultation Campaign for Tourists on the Coast
Tourists on vacation in the southern coast of Romania, between August 12-17, will be able to benefit from free consultations from several dermatologists, endocrinologists, and pediatricians as part of the…
Alarming number of whooping cough cases
More and more patients have arrived at the Victor Babeş Infectious Diseases Hospital in Timişoara, Romania, with whooping cough. In the last period, 55 patients have been diagnosed with this…
What happens in our body when we sit too much
It has become one of the most natural actions we do every day: to take a seat, sit down, and feel comfortable. We don’t even realize how much time we…
The threshold at which heat kills: The maximum temperature the human body can withstand
Researchers are trying to determine the maximum temperature at which humans can survive in an increasingly warming world due to extreme heatwaves. The heatwave in our country is intensifying. This…
The most harmful ultra-processed product, according to a nutritionist
Ultra-processed foods are a threat to health, say specialists. But if a nutritionist had to name one of these products they would never consume, what would it be? Almost 60%…
New concerns related to Ozempic and other medications for diabetes and weight loss
A recent study has identified a higher risk of developing an eye condition associated with the use of semaglutide, the active substance found in diabetes and weight loss medications Wegovy…
Useful in the heat: Two very simple solutions that American soldiers use to cool off and prevent heatstroke
The U.S. Army resorts to very simple and efficient solutions to avoid the danger of heat shock on scorching days. Anyone can use them. Severe weather increasingly affects military operations,…
3 simple habits that help Japanese people live longer and happier lives
No wonder Okinawa is nicknamed „the island of the immortals”: the locals here have a few simple principles that they follow daily, helping them enjoy a long and fulfilling life.…
The habit that a longevity expert wouldn't change to live longer
After studying longevity for over three decades, an Italian researcher has come to the conclusion that he wouldn’t change for anything in the world a habit he has adopted. Not…
Expert in longevity: The most important thing young people can do to live longer
We don’t have to wait until we’re over 50 to start adopting habits that can extend our lives, says an expert. There is one essential thing that 20-year-olds can do…
Four industries cause nearly 3 million deaths per year in Europe
Tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, and fossil fuels kill 2.7 million people in Europe every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which calls on governments to improve the regulation…
Psychiatrist: Most of the patients I see have depression or anxiety. Many brain diseases are treatable. 1% of the world's population has schizophrenia
Many brain diseases are „very well treatable,” especially depression, anxiety, or obsessions, says Prof. Dr. Dan Rujescu, a Romanian-born physician specializing in psychiatry, psychosomatics, psychotherapy, and dementia at Wiener Privatklinik…