Expert warns of deadly lung mold risk in VolgogradAn expert in Volgograd explains that aspergillosis, a fungal infection, can be contracted even during vacations in warm climates, posing a deadly risk.
Young Woman Fights Breast Cancer After Medical ErrorsYelizaveta Ivanitskaya, a 26-year-old from Yekaterinburg, was diagnosed with breast cancer after months of misdiagnosis, leading to family rejection but support from social media followers.
Zhenya Lomakova fears death en route to colony in court speechZhenya Lomakova, a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis, was sentenced to six years in a penal colony for drug offenses, and in her final statement, she warned she might die during transport.
Moscow Court Upholds Terminally Ill Woman's SentenceA Moscow court has upheld the six-year prison sentence for 20-year-old Zhenya Lomakova, who has cystic fibrosis. Her family worries she may not survive the transfer to a penal colony due to her severe health decline.
MSCT Aorta with Contrast: Uses and PatientsThis advanced imaging technique enables doctors to visualize the aorta in minute detail, uncovering abnormalities such as aneurysms or blockages that are invisible on conventional X-rays.
Yekaterinburg mother describes daughter’s recoveryTwo-year-old Bella from Yekaterinburg spent three months in hospital after an intestinal infection caused hemolytic–uremic syndrome; her mother, Albina, says doctors finally stabilized the child and she is now recovering.
Volzhsky father, 43, dies after hospital refusalsA 43-year-old father of three in Volzhsky died after excruciating pain and alleged refusals by ambulance crews and hospitals to admit him; his widow blames doctors, and investigators have opened a criminal case.
Chinese candies trigger diarrhea, doctor saysRussian schoolchildren report diarrhea after eating trendy Chinese refreshing candies containing sorbitol. A gastroenterologist explains how sugar alcohols can trigger bloating, gas, and loose stools after just a few pieces.
Tyumen woman fights leukemia, needs fundingOlga Farfaniuk, 32, from Tyumen, has fought acute lymphoblastic leukemia for five years. Israeli doctors propose CAR‑T therapy and a haplo transplant, but the bill totals $540,000.
Novosibirsk doctors discuss Coxsackie in childrenNovosibirsk has seen a rise in Coxsackie virus cases in October, local clinicians said, explaining how the infection spreads, what symptoms to watch for, and when parents should seek urgent medical care.
Potassium Levels: What Blood Tests IndicatePotassium, essential for nerve impulses and muscle control, is not produced by the body and must come from food. A physician explains normal blood levels and what deviations may reveal about health.
Volgograd doctor warns of nasal drops’ dangerA Volgograd otorhinolaryngologist warns that overuse of vasoconstrictive nasal drops causes dependence, mucosal overgrowth and ocular risks, often ending in painful, bloody surgery to restore breathing and long-term recovery.
Activists trample contraception poster in YekaterinburgAt a women’s consultation clinic No. 1 in a Yekaterinburg hospital, activists tore down and trampled a poster on female contraception; anti-abortion campaigner Natalya Moskvitina posted the video on 1 October.
Eight-year-old Perm girl lives with half a heartIlaria from Perm, Russia, was born with mirrored organs and a complex heart defect leaving her with a single ventricle. Doctors warned of infant death, yet at eight she studies at home and enjoys drawing and circus visits.
Crunches aren’t the answer for belly fatWomen with an “apple” body type often want a slimmer waist. Fitness expert Danielle Gray says spot reduction doesn’t work; strength training with cardio and adequate protein is more effective for reducing harmful abdominal fat.
