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Woman, 70, Loses 41 kg, Takes Up PowerliftingWoman, 70, Loses 41 kg, Takes Up Powerlifting
Woman, 70, Loses 41 kg, Takes Up PowerliftingGalina Simonova, 70, a former nurse from Perm, lost 41 kilograms and became a powerlifting champion. She also pulled a car and went skydiving.
Tarragon: Health Benefits and RisksTarragon: Health Benefits and Risks
Tarragon: Health Benefits and RisksTarragon, a fragrant herb, is packed with nutrients. Nutritionist Anna Ivanova explains its health benefits, potential harms, and safe consumption guidelines.
Two Berries Rewriting Aging Rules: Doctor's TakeTwo Berries Rewriting Aging Rules: Doctor's Take
Two Berries Rewriting Aging Rules: Doctor's TakeA doctor from Tolyatti highlights the synergistic health benefits of raspberries and cherries, urging mindful consumption to avoid negating their value.
Paying with Pain for Shame: Why People Endure and Avoid ProctologistsPaying with Pain for Shame: Why People Endure and Avoid Proctologists
Paying with Pain for Shame: Why People Endure and Avoid ProctologistsDelaying a proctologist visit can lead to severe conditions and surgery. Experts explain why fear and stigma keep patients away, and why early exams are crucial.
11-year-old in Azov infected with HIV in hospital11-year-old in Azov infected with HIV in hospital
11-year-old in Azov infected with HIV in hospitalIn January 2026, an 11-year-old girl from Azov was diagnosed with HIV and hepatitis C, likely contracted during a hospital stay in 2024.
Paramedic: Hopelessness hardest part of jobParamedic: Hopelessness hardest part of job
Paramedic: Hopelessness hardest part of jobViktoria Kirdan has spent 20 years as an ambulance paramedic in Barnaul, handling aggressive patients and unforgettable calls.
What MRI Angiography of Head and Neck RevealsWhat MRI Angiography of Head and Neck Reveals
What MRI Angiography of Head and Neck RevealsMRI angiography visualizes arterial narrowings, aneurysms, and thromboses without surgery or radiation exposure.
Tyumen family's heart overflows with joy: millions raised for son's treatmentTyumen family's heart overflows with joy: millions raised for son's treatment
Tyumen family's heart overflows with joy: millions raised for son's treatmentA single injection could extend the life of little Adis. His family has raised nearly 300 million rubles for the treatment.
Pediatrician: How to protect yourself and your child from rotavirusPediatrician: How to protect yourself and your child from rotavirus
Pediatrician: How to protect yourself and your child from rotavirusA Yaroslavl pediatrician explains where rotavirus infections are most often caught and how to prevent them, including vaccination and dietary advice.
Doctor Warns Against Picking ScabsDoctor Warns Against Picking Scabs
Doctor Warns Against Picking ScabsSurgeon Sergei Tetyushkin from Tolyatti explains why removing scabs harms healing and beauty, and advises letting them fall off naturally.
“Don’t Abandon Dima”: Life of ‘Fish Boy’ Family“Don’t Abandon Dima”: Life of ‘Fish Boy’ Family
“Don’t Abandon Dima”: Life of ‘Fish Boy’ FamilyEight-year-old Dima Pyatkov from Novosibirsk has KID syndrome, requiring three hours of daily skin care, yet remains a joyful, affectionate child.
Murmansk Region to Modernize Health Centers: New EquipmentMurmansk Region to Modernize Health Centers: New Equipment
Murmansk Region to Modernize Health Centers: New EquipmentMurmansk Region will modernize its Health Centers, focusing on preventive care and healthy longevity. New diagnostic devices will assess biological age and detect diseases early.
Ryazan governor says region reversed birth rate declineRyazan governor says region reversed birth rate decline
Ryazan governor says region reversed birth rate declineAt a forum in Moscow, Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said his region reversed its birth-rate decline through a comprehensive approach and explained how to persuade families to have more than two children.
Smart monitoring system installed at Ryazan Perinatal CenterSmart monitoring system installed at Ryazan Perinatal Center
Smart monitoring system installed at Ryazan Perinatal CenterThe Ryazan Perinatal Center has installed a central monitoring station for fetal monitors, enabling real-time oversight of multiple women in labor and faster response to abnormalities.
Magnetic Storm to Cover Voronezh RegionMagnetic Storm to Cover Voronezh Region
Magnetic Storm to Cover Voronezh RegionA fairly powerful magnetic storm will hit the Earth on the morning of July 22, lasting about six hours. The storm, rated G1.3, is considered weak but still above normal solar activity.
Ural Mother Gets Lung Abscess After Nasal AspiratorUral Mother Gets Lung Abscess After Nasal Aspirator
Ural Mother Gets Lung Abscess After Nasal AspiratorA young mother from Pervouralsk (Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia), Oksana Stakheeva, was hospitalized with a lung abscess after using a nasal aspirator to remove mucus from her child. Doctors warn about the dangers of such devices.
Mother Hospitalized with Lung Abscess After Aspirator UseMother Hospitalized with Lung Abscess After Aspirator Use
Mother Hospitalized with Lung Abscess After Aspirator UseA young mother from Pervouralsk (in the Urals) was hospitalized with a lung abscess after using a nasal aspirator on her child. She warns parents of the dangers.
Ryazan Oblast Among Leaders in Birth Rate GrowthRyazan Oblast Among Leaders in Birth Rate Growth
Ryazan Oblast Among Leaders in Birth Rate GrowthRyazan Oblast has become one of the leaders in birth rate growth in Russia, with third births particularly frequent in the region compared to others.
Dietitian's Guide to Snacks Under 500 CaloriesDietitian's Guide to Snacks Under 500 Calories
Dietitian's Guide to Snacks Under 500 CaloriesDietitian Rushaniya Yalalova discusses the importance of snacking, recommends protein-rich options under 500 kcal, and warns against empty calories.
Children's Hospital in Yaroslavl Renovated in 70 DaysChildren's Hospital in Yaroslavl Renovated in 70 Days
Children's Hospital in Yaroslavl Renovated in 70 DaysThe second floor of Yaroslavl Regional Children's Hospital will be renovated in 70 working days for up to 4.6 million rubles ($54,100).
Yaroslavl Children's Hospital Renovation to Last 70 DaysYaroslavl Children's Hospital Renovation to Last 70 Days
Yaroslavl Children's Hospital Renovation to Last 70 DaysThe authorities have announced a tender for the renovation of the second floor of the Yaroslavl Regional Children's Hospital, with a maximum budget of 4.6 million rubles (about $51,100 at current rates).
Tolyatti Expects Geomagnetic Strike: We'll Feel It TodayTolyatti Expects Geomagnetic Strike: We'll Feel It Today
Tolyatti Expects Geomagnetic Strike: We'll Feel It TodayA moderate geomagnetic storm is forecast to hit Tolyatti (Samara region) from Tuesday afternoon, July 21, peaking on Wednesday, July 22. Here's how to survive it.
Novosibirsk hospitals better equipped than national averageNovosibirsk hospitals better equipped than national average
Novosibirsk hospitals better equipped than national averageAfter an audit by the Russian Health Ministry, experts found Novosibirsk hospitals better equipped and more efficient than the national average, and issued recommendations for further improvements.
Samara Braces for Geomagnetic Storm TodaySamara Braces for Geomagnetic Storm Today
Samara Braces for Geomagnetic Storm TodayA geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Samara on Tuesday, July 21, peaking at 5 points. Experts advise precautions.
Pediatrician Prefers Village Practice Over City ClinicsPediatrician Prefers Village Practice Over City Clinics
Pediatrician Prefers Village Practice Over City ClinicsPediatrician Anna Bogacheva had to adjust her schedule to bus timetables to see children from distant villages.