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17 July 06:56

A new three-parent IVF method has resulted in eight healthy babies, preventing the transmission of mitochondrial diseases.

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17 July 06:30

The Ministry of Health has eliminated PNRR funds for mobile cancer screening units, putting the lives of thousands of Romanian women at risk.

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16 July 17:21

Romania is building 15 hospitals with PNRR funds, a first in the last 35 years. 5 health facilities will not receive funding due to delays.

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16 July 11:30

Parkinson's patients in Brazil practice capoeira to improve balance and reduce symptoms of the disease, according to an initiative in Rio de Janeiro.

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16 July 10:05

Daria, a 10-year-old girl, was saved by a heart transplant. The donor was Răzvan, a 9-year-old boy, victim of a tragic accident.

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15 July 13:00

Immunization coverage of children in Europe and Central Asia remains low in 2024, increasing the risk of epidemics. In Romania, 38,000 children have not been vaccinated.

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15 July 10:16

Child immunization rates have stabilized, but cuts in financial aid and misinformation jeopardize progress.

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14 July 14:07

The government has adopted the National Strategy 2025-2030 to combat cardiovascular diseases, aimed at improving the population's health and equitable access to health services.

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14 July 13:36

A recent study suggests that sugar deoxyribose could stimulate hair growth and be an effective alternative to existing treatments.

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14 July 12:39

NeoVax(MI) vaccine developed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute could be approved soon with promising results in boosting immune response in melanoma patients

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13 July 19:34

Alexandru Rogobete pointed out that many health units in Romania transfer patients who could be operated on locally, due to the lack of performance incentives.

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13 July 12:56

Researchers at Stanford have developed a test that estimates the biological age of organs by analyzing a vial of blood, with the potential to revolutionize health care.

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11 July 20:53

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete has announced that work on the Serious Burns Center in Târgu Mureș is progressing rapidly, with completion estimated for spring 2026

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11 July 09:43

The cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased significantly, with more than 33,000 cases in 2025 and a 2% mortality rate.

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11 July 08:03

A 69-year-old man from Bucharest was diagnosed with malaria without having recently traveled abroad.

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10 July 20:40

The Cantacuzino Institute has confirmed the diagnosis of anthrax for a father and son from Ialomita, who are hospitalized and in stable condition.

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9 July 10:16

The Ministry of Health is planning to extend the opening hours of hospital outpatient clinics, allowing consultations until 8pm, in order to increase the accessibility of medical services.

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8 July 08:54

Teplizumab, a new drug, could delay the need for insulin for patients with type 1 diabetes by up to 3 years.

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7 July 10:20

Stress affects multiple organs and systems, causing hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular problems and digestive disorders.

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6 July 09:22

Dr. Viorela Nițescu draws attention to the increased consumption of psychoactive substances and energy drinks by young people, especially in times of stress.

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