Health

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

The „Matei Balș” Institute of Infectious Diseases and the „Dr. Victor Gomoiu” Children’s Clinical Hospital in Bucharest are registering a high number of flu cases every day, and medical authorities…

American health authorities have authorized a first tablet version of the renowned anti-obesity treatment Wegovy, thus offering a first alternative to the injections used for weight loss.The approval should make…

The United Kingdom is facing the most serious health crisis in recent years, following the emergence of an aggressive form of flu – dubbed „super flu” – which has led…

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are associated with harmful effects on all major organs of the human body and pose a major threat to global health, as shown by the largest study…

Only one in six million people has the Rh null blood type. Researchers are now trying to create it in the laboratory to save lives. Blood transfusions have transformed modern…