Extended time spent in front of screens could have a significant impact on children’s development, including academic outcomes, language development, and emotional health. An extensive international analysis suggests that the…
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Romania’s first neonatal MRI scanner arrives at Marie Curie Hospital. Technology available at only a few centers in Europe
The first MRI machine in Romania designed specifically for investigating newborns has arrived at the Emergency Children’s Clinic „Marie S. Curie” in Bucharest. The equipment will be installed in the…
AI-designed drug for lung disease produces unexpected effect: Patients appear biologically younger
An experimental drug designed with the help of artificial intelligence to treat a severe lung disease has produced an unexpected result: blood tests indicated that the patients who received it…
A toxic substance lurks in everyday products. Why are children among the most exposed?
A toxic substance used in numerous everyday objects, from phones and TVs to furniture and textiles, has once again caught the attention of researchers, after American authorities were accused of…
Sleep more on weekends? Don’t feel guilty about it. How much extra sleep could be good for your heart
For those who eagerly await the weekend to make up for lost sleep during the week, researchers have good news: staying in bed a little longer on Saturdays and Sundays…
Heatwaves affect our health in far more ways than previously thought. Over 30 conditions linked to extreme heat
The effects of heatwaves on health are much more diverse than previously thought. In addition to well-known issues such as heatstroke and dehydration, extreme temperatures seem to be associated with…
Exercise without getting out of bed? Researchers create muscles that train themselves
An injection of muscle cells could bring some of the benefits of physical exercise to people who cannot move, such as bedridden patients. Chinese researchers have created muscle grafts that…
Patients will be able to access prescriptions, referrals and medical history online. What changes from September 1
The eHealthMy platform will be available for use starting September 1st by patients from all over the country. The new portal will provide them access to their own medical record,…
West Nile Virus Reported in 12 European Countries, with Romania Among the Top 3
The West Nile virus has been reported in 12 European countries during the 2026 transmission season, in 99 regions, an increase from last year. Romania is among the affected states…
People over 60 years old will suffer the most severe consequences of extreme heat
The combination of rising global temperatures and the doubling of the world’s population aged over 60 will lead to more individuals in this age group experiencing heat-related health issues, as…
"Thunderstorm asthma" is becoming more common as climate change worsens, doctors warn
Intense coughing, wheezing breath, chest tightness, and shortness of breath during a summer storm may indicate an asthma crisis, warn doctors from the Timișoara County Emergency Clinical Hospital. Experts draw…
The hantavirus epidemic that broke out on the MV Hondius cruise ship has ended. A big question mark remains
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…
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…