Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss PreventionOver 5.4 million people in Russia live with diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy threatens their eyesight. A Krasnoyarsk clinic is teaching patients how regular eye exams can prevent blindness.
Undercover in a Ryazan Rehab Center for a DayA YA62.RU correspondent posed as a drug addict to spend a day as a resident at the Rehab Center Resheniye in Ryazan, learning how patients live and fight addiction behind closed doors.
Varnava hits back at haters over thinnessEkaterina Varnava has faced a new wave of online criticism over her extreme thinness and responded to claims that she is seriously ill, calling the attacks a coordinated campaign of harassment.
When an Insect Bite Can Be DeadlyA doctor has named the alarming symptoms that require calling an ambulance after an insect bite, including breathing trouble and facial swelling.
Kemerovo Polyclinic No. 5 Accused of Bureaucratic TortureA Kemerovo woman claims Polyclinic No. 5 nearly killed her cancer-stricken husband through bureaucratic obstruction, forcing the family to fight for a referral to a Tomsk hospital.
Simonyan Reveals Cancer Battle and Treatment DetailsTV presenter Margarita Simonyan has shared details of her cancer treatment and recovery, saying radiation dermatitis was worse than chemotherapy as she completed her autobiographical book.
Perm Charity Helps Woman With Rare Moyamoya DiseaseA Perm charity shared the story of Daria, 25, who had two strokes as a schoolgirl due to the rare moyamoya disease. Ten years ago, locals helped fund her treatment.
Six-Month-Old Boy Fights Rare Cancer in RussiaA six-month-old boy from Nizhny Tagil, Russia, has been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant rhabdoid tumor, and his family is seeking treatment in Israel.
Which Currant Is Healthiest and How Much to EatNovosibirsk nutritionist Anna Ivanova explains the benefits and risks of black, red and white currants, and how much of the berry can be eaten daily without harm.
Family Accuses Doctors of Neglect After Soldier's ComaIn Krasnoturinsk, Sverdlovsk region, the family of contract soldier Alexey Menshikov blames doctors for negligent care that left him severely disabled after a car crash.
Tyumen Mothers Report Post-Cesarean ComplicationsOver ten women in Tyumen suffered complications after cesarean sections in late June and early July 2026, with inflamed and infected sutures requiring repeat surgery, according to patients who contacted 72.RU.
Ufa mammologist: don't ignore breast lumpsA Ufa mammologist says any new breast lump should be checked by a doctor, even if it doesn't hurt, because cancer rarely causes pain early on.
Barnaul Volunteers Brighten Days for Kids with CancerIn Barnaul, about 50 volunteers run creative workshops for children undergoing cancer treatment, helping them escape illness for a while, says leader Dzhamilya Prokhorova.
Fly Agaric Mushrooms Nearly Kill Vladivostok PensionerA 74-year-old man from Vladivostok suffered seizures and hallucinations after eating fly agaric mushrooms he gathered and cooked himself; his wife called an ambulance.
Five Stories of Tyumen Doctors Saving LivesTyumen doctors fight for patients' lives daily, overcoming stress and pressure. Here are five remarkable cases of survival against the odds.
Teen with rare Stargardt disease loses sight, keeps ridingArtyom Saliev was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at 14 and is gradually losing his vision, but the 16-year-old still skateboards, rides a motorbike and studies to become an auto mechanic.
Novosibirsk Nutritionist Explains Ivan-Chai BenefitsA Novosibirsk nutritionist details the health benefits, contraindications and proper brewing of ivan-chai, a traditional Russian herbal tea, and advises on safe daily consumption.
Moscow Doctor Asked to Quit Over Blog SwearingA Moscow pediatric endocrinologist was asked to resign from a private clinic after a dispute with anti-vaxxers and swearing in her personal blog, she told MSK1.RU.
