Latest Health News from Russia

Tyumen man lost 60 kilograms after weighing over 130 at 17Tyumen man lost 60 kilograms after weighing over 130 at 17
Tyumen man lost 60 kilograms after weighing over 130 at 17Arkady Mamjyan, now 25, weighed 134 kg (295 lbs) at age 17. He decided to change his life one summer and lost 60 kg (132 lbs).
Jan 28, 2026
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Novosibirsk Doctors Explain Leg Cramps and Their Underlying CausesNovosibirsk Doctors Explain Leg Cramps and Their Underlying Causes
Novosibirsk Doctors Explain Leg Cramps and Their Underlying CausesWhich micronutrients might be lacking and how to avoid missing more serious causes of leg cramps, according to physicians from Novosibirsk.
Jan 28, 2026
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Russia on alert for painful 'bone-breaking' chikungunya feverRussia on alert for painful 'bone-breaking' chikungunya fever
Russia on alert for painful 'bone-breaking' chikungunya feverExperts warn that immigrants and tourists returning from Latin America and Southeast Asia could bring the painful chikungunya virus to Russia, where it is not endemic.
Jan 28, 2026
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Patient dies during MRI in Arkhangelsk: who cannot have the scanPatient dies during MRI in Arkhangelsk: who cannot have the scan
Patient dies during MRI in Arkhangelsk: who cannot have the scanAn elderly patient in Arkhangelsk died after being sent for an MRI despite having a pacemaker. The doctor has been convicted, highlighting the critical need to know MRI contraindications.
Jan 27, 2026
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Medicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a yearMedicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a year
Medicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a yearIn Stavropol Krai, vital medications increased by almost 7% over the past year, according to official monitoring data.
Jan 27, 2026
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Pneumonia cases rise in TyumenPneumonia cases rise in Tyumen
Pneumonia cases rise in TyumenExperts warn of possible severe complications, including sepsis and heart problems, and point out the most vulnerable categories of citizens.
Jan 27, 2026
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Post-holiday respiratory infection surge in Orenburg amid Hong Kong fluPost-holiday respiratory infection surge in Orenburg amid Hong Kong flu
Post-holiday respiratory infection surge in Orenburg amid Hong Kong fluIn the Orenburg region, flu and acute respiratory infections have doubled after the New Year holidays, while coronavirus levels remain normal.
Jan 27, 2026
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Two Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year HolidaysTwo Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year Holidays
Two Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year HolidaysIntensive care services in Tula worked round-the-clock over the New Year holidays, saving the lives and health of approximately 200 local residents who required emergency medical attention.
Jan 27, 2026
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Russians can book doctor appointments through MAX using simplified procedureRussians can book doctor appointments through MAX using simplified procedure
Russians can book doctor appointments through MAX using simplified procedureFor the first booking, users must fill in their data and authorize on Gosuslugi.
Jan 27, 2026
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AI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden OsteoporosisAI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden Osteoporosis
AI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden OsteoporosisArtificial intelligence can detect signs of osteoporosis on CT scans, helping to identify the often-silent bone disease early.
Jan 27, 2026
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Siberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight ShameSiberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight Shame
Siberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight ShameSiberian woman Veronika Belousova lost 50 kg (110 lbs) after feeling ashamed of her 140 kg (308 lbs) weight when hospitalized with COVID-19. She shares her simple secret to weight loss with NGS.RU.
Jan 26, 2026
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Woman's jaw broken during tooth extraction in Omsk Region clinicWoman's jaw broken during tooth extraction in Omsk Region clinic
Woman's jaw broken during tooth extraction in Omsk Region clinicA resident of the Isilkul district suffered a fractured jaw during a dental visit at the central district hospital. A court has ruled she must be paid compensation by the medical facility.
Jan 26, 2026
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Stavropol Krai Health Ministry Lists Top Infant Mortality CausesStavropol Krai Health Ministry Lists Top Infant Mortality Causes
Stavropol Krai Health Ministry Lists Top Infant Mortality CausesPerinatal conditions are the leading cause of infant deaths in Stavropol Krai, the region's health ministry reports.
Jan 26, 2026
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Free HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularlyFree HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularly
Free HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularlyA gynecologist from Murmansk explains the benefits of free HPV testing for early cancer detection.
Jan 26, 2026
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Health Ministry on Maternity Hospital Inspections Post-TragedyHealth Ministry on Maternity Hospital Inspections Post-Tragedy
Health Ministry on Maternity Hospital Inspections Post-TragedyFollowing the tragedy at a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital where nine infants died during the New Year holidays, 26.ru has sent an official inquiry to the Stavropol Krai Ministry of Health.
Jan 26, 2026
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Elderly diabetic in Ryazan denied test strips, prosecutor intervenesElderly diabetic in Ryazan denied test strips, prosecutor intervenes
Elderly diabetic in Ryazan denied test strips, prosecutor intervenesA 75-year-old diabetic woman in Ryazan was denied necessary glucose test strips, prompting regional prosecutors to intervene after a clinic failed to provide available alternatives.
Jan 26, 2026
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Energy Drinks Linked to Stroke, Riazan Man SavedEnergy Drinks Linked to Stroke, Riazan Man Saved
Energy Drinks Linked to Stroke, Riazan Man SavedDoctors in Riazan dissolved a blood clot to save a man who suffered a stroke after consuming energy drinks as a substitute for water.
Jan 26, 2026
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Medic decries unbearable pressure from investigators, seeks public aidMedic decries unbearable pressure from investigators, seeks public aid
Medic decries unbearable pressure from investigators, seeks public aidDoctors in Transbaikalia are exhausted by rude treatment from investigators, with a leading obstetrician calling for public support at a civic forum.
Jan 26, 2026
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55-year-old dies from mouse fever in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk region55-year-old dies from mouse fever in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk region
55-year-old dies from mouse fever in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk regionRegional authorities urge residents to pay more attention to their health.
Jan 26, 2026
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Putin Awards Two Tomsk Doctors: Where Do They Work?Putin Awards Two Tomsk Doctors: Where Do They Work?
Putin Awards Two Tomsk Doctors: Where Do They Work?Two doctors from Tomsk, a narcologist and a urologist, have been honored by President Vladimir Putin with the title 'Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation'.
Jan 26, 2026
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Attitude to Life is Key: Healthy Longevity Movement Presented in ChitaAttitude to Life is Key: Healthy Longevity Movement Presented in Chita
Attitude to Life is Key: Healthy Longevity Movement Presented in ChitaA regional movement aimed at promoting healthy longevity was launched in Chita on 21 January, with the goal of encouraging Transbaikal residents to focus on their health and lifestyle.
Jan 25, 2026
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Tyumen singer battling cancer gets morphine prescriptionTyumen singer battling cancer gets morphine prescription
Tyumen singer battling cancer gets morphine prescriptionAngelika Talantseva, fighting cancer, needed morphine. The prescription was obtained only after numerous appeals from relatives.
Jan 25, 2026
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Tyumen singer with cancer receives painkillers after complaintsTyumen singer with cancer receives painkillers after complaints
Tyumen singer with cancer receives painkillers after complaintsAfter complaints, the Tyumen Department of Health issued a statement explaining why a local singer with cancer faced delays in receiving morphine.
Jan 25, 2026
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Two Operations at Once: Irkutsk Surgeons Save Child with Rare Blood DiseaseTwo Operations at Once: Irkutsk Surgeons Save Child with Rare Blood Disease
Two Operations at Once: Irkutsk Surgeons Save Child with Rare Blood DiseaseSurgeons in Irkutsk performed a complex operation on a child with a rare hereditary blood disorder, which was complicated by severe gallstone disease.
Jan 25, 2026
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Infant mortality declining in Stavropol Territory, but births also fallingInfant mortality declining in Stavropol Territory, but births also falling
Infant mortality declining in Stavropol Territory, but births also fallingThe Stavropol Territory's Ministry of Health reports a 55.9% drop in infant mortality since 2016, yet this positive trend coincides with a sharp 37% decrease in the number of births over the same period.
Jan 25, 2026
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