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Margarita Simonyan loses hair after chemotherapyMargarita Simonyan loses hair after chemotherapy
Margarita Simonyan loses hair after chemotherapyAfter undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, Margarita Simonyan reveals she has lost her hair and is using wigs for her TV program recordings.
Irkutsk Surgeons Remove Giant Tumor from NewbornIrkutsk Surgeons Remove Giant Tumor from Newborn
Irkutsk Surgeons Remove Giant Tumor from NewbornA team of surgeons in Irkutsk successfully removed a large teratoma from a newborn boy, which was compressing his lungs and heart. The tumor was detected during pregnancy and required immediate surgery to save the infant's life.
Blogger's Ectopic Pregnancy Went Undetected for WeeksBlogger's Ectopic Pregnancy Went Undetected for Weeks
Blogger's Ectopic Pregnancy Went Undetected for WeeksA 23-year-old blogger from Perm dreamed of a large family, but her ectopic pregnancy wasn't diagnosed for weeks, leading to surgery to remove a fallopian tube.
Girl's Scoliosis Overlooked, Now Needs Expensive SurgeryGirl's Scoliosis Overlooked, Now Needs Expensive Surgery
Girl's Scoliosis Overlooked, Now Needs Expensive SurgeryA 13-year-old girl from Voronezh has severe scoliosis that doctors overlooked for years, and without surgery, she risks losing the ability to walk and even breathe.
Vlad Kadoni Quits TV Over Chronic Tailbone PainVlad Kadoni Quits TV Over Chronic Tailbone Pain
Vlad Kadoni Quits TV Over Chronic Tailbone PainVlad Kadoni, known from 'The Battle of Psychics' and 'Dom-2', has revealed he suffers from coccydynia, an inflammatory tailbone condition. The pain is so debilitating that he can no longer participate in TV productions.
Doctors Remove 18 Magnets from Three-Year-Old's Intestine in StavropolDoctors Remove 18 Magnets from Three-Year-Old's Intestine in Stavropol
Doctors Remove 18 Magnets from Three-Year-Old's Intestine in StavropolWithout timely medical intervention, the 18 magnets swallowed by the child could have led to necrosis, peritonitis, and serious health issues.
21-year-old blogger dies after five-year cancer battle21-year-old blogger dies after five-year cancer battle
21-year-old blogger dies after five-year cancer battleIrina Neboga, a 21-year-old blogger who documented her fight against Ewing's sarcoma, has passed away after a five-year struggle. Her story was followed by thousands of people online.
Volgograd Woman Dies After Being Shuttled Between HospitalsVolgograd Woman Dies After Being Shuttled Between Hospitals
Volgograd Woman Dies After Being Shuttled Between HospitalsOlga Plotnikova's brother is convinced she would have lived if she had been immediately admitted to the regional hospital in Volgograd.
Irkutsk blogger's Dengue fever ordeal in MaldivesIrkutsk blogger's Dengue fever ordeal in Maldives
Irkutsk blogger's Dengue fever ordeal in MaldivesKristina Rezya from Irkutsk shared her experience on social media after contracting Dengue fever while vacationing in the Maldives.
Sea Buckthorn: Benefits and Harms from DoctorsSea Buckthorn: Benefits and Harms from Doctors
Sea Buckthorn: Benefits and Harms from DoctorsSea buckthorn is often used in winter teas, fruit drinks, or added to porridge. Experts detail its nutritional advantages and who should limit consumption.
Ryazan designer and model beats cancer in emotional videoRyazan designer and model beats cancer in emotional video
Ryazan designer and model beats cancer in emotional videoOlesya Klebleyeva, a designer and model from Ryazan, battled stage four multiple myeloma for a year, achieving remission through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. She now advocates for medical development in small towns and blood donation.
Yaroslavl Clinic Now Treats Varicose Veins in ArmsYaroslavl Clinic Now Treats Varicose Veins in Arms
Yaroslavl Clinic Now Treats Varicose Veins in ArmsIn an interview, a phlebologist from Yaroslavl explains how varicose veins in the arms are diagnosed and treated, marking a step forward for local medicine.
Endoscopist: role, procedures, and patient comfortEndoscopist: role, procedures, and patient comfort
Endoscopist: role, procedures, and patient comfortThis doctor explains what is visible on the screen, where the source of symptoms is, and what steps are appropriate now.
Miass man dies after electric shock, sought 10 million rublesMiass man dies after electric shock, sought 10 million rubles
Miass man dies after electric shock, sought 10 million rublesAlexander Koptelev, 20, from Miass (Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia), died in his sleep from cardiac arrest after suffering severe burns in a 2020 electric shock incident. He had been seeking 10 million rubles (approximately $100,000) in compensation from the energy company Rosseti.
Zabaykalye woman dispels bone marrow donation mythsZabaykalye woman dispels bone marrow donation myths
Zabaykalye woman dispels bone marrow donation mythsAlexandra from Chita joined the bone marrow donor registry in 2025 and is sharing her story to debunk common fears and encourage others to register.
Oncologist reveals early lung cancer symptomsOncologist reveals early lung cancer symptoms
Oncologist reveals early lung cancer symptomsYekaterina Lymareva, an oncologist at Sredneakhtubinsk Central District Hospital, warns that lung cancer is increasingly affecting women and younger people, highlighting the importance of recognizing early symptoms for timely treatment.
Volgograd Pulmonologist Explains Pneumonia and Lung Cancer RisksVolgograd Pulmonologist Explains Pneumonia and Lung Cancer Risks
Volgograd Pulmonologist Explains Pneumonia and Lung Cancer RisksOlga Meshcheryakova, a pulmonologist from Volgograd, discussed in the Volgograd Region Health Committee's Telegram channel whether pneumonia causes lung cancer, noting that while it does not, symptoms can overlap, and chronic bronchitis may increase risk.
Siberian Woman Helps Terminally Ill Die with Dignity After LossesSiberian Woman Helps Terminally Ill Die with Dignity After Losses
Siberian Woman Helps Terminally Ill Die with Dignity After LossesYulia Sviridova from Siberia lost four close family members and now leads a palliative care center to help terminally ill patients die with dignity.
Patient wins 500,000 rubles for late cancer diagnosisPatient wins 500,000 rubles for late cancer diagnosis
Patient wins 500,000 rubles for late cancer diagnosisA Zlatoust resident was not informed about a poor test result even six months after the examination.
Girl with spina bifida finds strength through faithGirl with spina bifida finds strength through faith
Girl with spina bifida finds strength through faithUzlipat, a 10-year-old girl from Snezhnogorsk in the Arctic, lives with spina bifida and inspires others with her strength and faith.
IVF Denied Under OMS, Paid 500k: Tyumen Women's StoriesIVF Denied Under OMS, Paid 500k: Tyumen Women's Stories
IVF Denied Under OMS, Paid 500k: Tyumen Women's StoriesSeveral women from Tyumen have shared their experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF), describing the process, the difficulties they faced, and the financial costs involved.
Terminally ill woman's first prison letter details breathing restrictionsTerminally ill woman's first prison letter details breathing restrictions
Terminally ill woman's first prison letter details breathing restrictionsEvgenia Lomakova, a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis, has sent her first letter from a women's penal colony near Mozhaisk, describing the challenges of adhering to prison rules with her condition.
Mother demands punishment for misdiagnosed appendicitis in UralsMother demands punishment for misdiagnosed appendicitis in Urals
Mother demands punishment for misdiagnosed appendicitis in UralsA 12-year-old boy in the Urals suffered from abdominal pain and fever for weeks before his mother accused doctors of misdiagnosing his appendicitis as an infection.
Doctors remove 40-centimeter ovarian tumor from woman in PyatigorskDoctors remove 40-centimeter ovarian tumor from woman in Pyatigorsk
Doctors remove 40-centimeter ovarian tumor from woman in PyatigorskA 60-year-old woman in Pyatigorsk had her abdomen gradually swell over two years, leading to the diagnosis and surgical removal of a 40-centimeter ovarian tumor.
Voronezh man found to have rare Whipple's disease after years of sufferingVoronezh man found to have rare Whipple's disease after years of suffering
Voronezh man found to have rare Whipple's disease after years of sufferingA man from Voronezh Region has been diagnosed with an extremely rare intestinal disease after suffering from joint and abdominal pain for seven years. The condition, Whipple's disease, affects only 0.5 to 1 person per million.