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School holidays end with mass ARVI cases in Saratov OblastSchool holidays end with mass ARVI cases in Saratov Oblast
School holidays end with mass ARVI cases in Saratov OblastHealth authorities report a 32% increase in acute respiratory viral infections following the return to school after New Year holidays. The rise is primarily among adults and children aged 7–14.
Volgograd doctors save pensioner from gangrenous fingerVolgograd doctors save pensioner from gangrenous finger
Volgograd doctors save pensioner from gangrenous fingerDoctors at a Volgograd hospital saved a 65-year-old pensioner's finger from gangrene and prevented serious complications, operating despite restrictions. The man expressed profound gratitude to the surgical team.
Yakutia's Mobile Medical Teams Examine 100,000 in Remote Areas Over Three YearsYakutia's Mobile Medical Teams Examine 100,000 in Remote Areas Over Three Years
Yakutia's Mobile Medical Teams Examine 100,000 in Remote Areas Over Three YearsMobile medical teams in Yakutia have conducted examinations for nearly 100,000 residents of hard-to-reach and Arctic districts over three years. This figure is over half the total population of these areas, which is 64,000 people.
Powerful Magnetic Storm Hits Russia's Altai RegionPowerful Magnetic Storm Hits Russia's Altai Region
Powerful Magnetic Storm Hits Russia's Altai RegionA powerful G4-class geomagnetic storm hit the Altai region on January 20, according to solar researchers. The magnetosphere is expected to remain disturbed through January 21.
Where to get a free, anonymous HIV test in BarnaulWhere to get a free, anonymous HIV test in Barnaul
Where to get a free, anonymous HIV test in BarnaulResidents of Barnaul can get free, anonymous rapid HIV testing in late January. The process takes only 10-15 minutes and requires no documents.
Rural paramedic accused of working private clinic during hoursRural paramedic accused of working private clinic during hours
Rural paramedic accused of working private clinic during hoursResidents of the khutor Tary in Ilovlinsky District allege a paramedic in the federal 'Zemsky Doktor' program works at a private clinic instead of his rural post, with hospital management ignoring the violations.
Rural Doctor Accused of Skipping Duties for Private Clinic WorkRural Doctor Accused of Skipping Duties for Private Clinic Work
Rural Doctor Accused of Skipping Duties for Private Clinic WorkResidents of Tary village in Volgograd Region allege a paramedic from the Rural Doctor program is working at a private clinic during his scheduled hours, with management's silent consent.
Bashkir singer Gulnaz Asaeva admits to breast augmentationBashkir singer Gulnaz Asaeva admits to breast augmentation
Bashkir singer Gulnaz Asaeva admits to breast augmentationThe artist says she has been considering the surgery for several years and is prepared for a wave of criticism.
Mothers' Reviews of Krasnoyarsk Maternity HospitalsMothers' Reviews of Krasnoyarsk Maternity Hospitals
Mothers' Reviews of Krasnoyarsk Maternity HospitalsFollowing a tragedy at a maternity hospital in Novokuznetsk, NGS24.RU examined reviews for Krasnoyarsk's facilities. While most ratings are high, negative feedback cites neglect and poor care.
Primorye Woman Claims Hospital Sold Her Baby, Faked DeathPrimorye Woman Claims Hospital Sold Her Baby, Faked Death
Primorye Woman Claims Hospital Sold Her Baby, Faked DeathTatiana Khmelnova from Artyom, Primorye, appeared on Andrey Malakhov's show to allege that the city maternity hospital sold her newborn daughter 33 years ago and told her the child had died.
Tyumen Women Desire Bella Hadid Eyes, Barbie NosesTyumen Women Desire Bella Hadid Eyes, Barbie Noses
Tyumen Women Desire Bella Hadid Eyes, Barbie NosesWe explore the costs and trends in plastic surgery for Tyumen women, based on discussions with local surgeons.
Hospital in Chelyabinsk Region to Pay Two Million to Parents for Newborn's DeathHospital in Chelyabinsk Region to Pay Two Million to Parents for Newborn's Death
Hospital in Chelyabinsk Region to Pay Two Million to Parents for Newborn's DeathThe family spent considerable time and effort to understand what happened to their child in the maternity hospital.
Young Yekaterinburg Woman Dies Suddenly From Blood CancerYoung Yekaterinburg Woman Dies Suddenly From Blood Cancer
Young Yekaterinburg Woman Dies Suddenly From Blood CancerDaria Guz, a 26-year-old hair extension artist from Yekaterinburg, died from acute leukemia after a three-week hospital battle following the rapid onset of symptoms.
Ufa cardiovascular surgeon calls wine benefit a mythUfa cardiovascular surgeon calls wine benefit a myth
Ufa cardiovascular surgeon calls wine benefit a mythA practicing cardiovascular surgeon from Ufa, Roman Risberg, has criticized the belief that a glass of wine is beneficial, labeling it a widespread myth debunked by science.
Primorye mermaid shares health struggles after chemotherapyPrimorye mermaid shares health struggles after chemotherapy
Primorye mermaid shares health struggles after chemotherapyAn MRI revealed signs of coxarthrosis in Anastasia Slobodchikova, a Primorye mermaid and blogger, following her chemotherapy for cancer.
Ex-Perinatal Chief Calls Kuzbass Infant Deaths a 'Catastrophe'Ex-Perinatal Chief Calls Kuzbass Infant Deaths a 'Catastrophe'
Ex-Perinatal Chief Calls Kuzbass Infant Deaths a 'Catastrophe'All of them died due to intrauterine infection.
Yaroslavl Boy Needs Proton Therapy for Brain TumorYaroslavl Boy Needs Proton Therapy for Brain Tumor
Yaroslavl Boy Needs Proton Therapy for Brain TumorA 10-year-old boy from the Yaroslavl region, initially thought to have an intestinal infection, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His family is fundraising for proton therapy, which costs over 4 million rubles (approx. $45,000).
Mothers share starkly different experiences at Voronezh maternity hospitalsMothers share starkly different experiences at Voronezh maternity hospitals
Mothers share starkly different experiences at Voronezh maternity hospitalsFollowing a tragedy in a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital, Voronezh mothers share their own experiences, from gratitude to horror. The collection includes both positive and negative reviews about the city's maternity wards.
We Felt Every Bit of His Pain: A Family's Fight in YugraWe Felt Every Bit of His Pain: A Family's Fight in Yugra
We Felt Every Bit of His Pain: A Family's Fight in YugraThree-year-old Amir from Khanty-Mansiysk has shown progress after treatment for severe epilepsy, but his parents urgently need to raise funds to continue his medical care.
Voronezh1 Readers Share Traumatic Birth StoriesVoronezh1 Readers Share Traumatic Birth Stories
Voronezh1 Readers Share Traumatic Birth StoriesFollowing a tragedy at a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital, Voronezh1 readers share their experiences of obstetric violence, a pervasive but often silent issue.
Arshavin's ex-wife reveals disfigurement from botched cosmetic injectionArshavin's ex-wife reveals disfigurement from botched cosmetic injection
Arshavin's ex-wife reveals disfigurement from botched cosmetic injectionAlisa Arshavina, ex-wife of footballer Andrey Arshavin, nearly died after a botched beauty injection led to infection, tissue death, and the loss of half her nose.
Toddler in Yekaterinburg develops brain inflammation after chickenpoxToddler in Yekaterinburg develops brain inflammation after chickenpox
Toddler in Yekaterinburg develops brain inflammation after chickenpoxA two-year-old boy in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was diagnosed with cerebellitis, a rare complication of chickenpox. He now faces a long recovery.
Pauline Potter: The World's Heaviest Woman's Weight Loss from 307 to 112 KilosPauline Potter: The World's Heaviest Woman's Weight Loss from 307 to 112 Kilos
Pauline Potter: The World's Heaviest Woman's Weight Loss from 307 to 112 KilosShe struggled with her weight her entire life and was only able to lose it shortly before her death.
Volgograd Neurologist on Laziness Benefits for Final HolidayVolgograd Neurologist on Laziness Benefits for Final Holiday
Volgograd Neurologist on Laziness Benefits for Final HolidayOksana Lisina named five best ways to spend Sunday and give the brain a rest.