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Novosibirsk Residents Share Hong Kong Flu Aftermath and Recovery AdviceNovosibirsk Residents Share Hong Kong Flu Aftermath and Recovery Advice
Novosibirsk Residents Share Hong Kong Flu Aftermath and Recovery AdviceResidents of Novosibirsk report lingering symptoms like dizziness and cough after Hong Kong flu, and doctors explain how to manage them and when to seek medical help.
Ryazan Mother Founds Rehabilitation Center for Daughter with Rett SyndromeRyazan Mother Founds Rehabilitation Center for Daughter with Rett Syndrome
Ryazan Mother Founds Rehabilitation Center for Daughter with Rett SyndromeOksana Sukharnikova from Ryazan shares her journey raising a daughter with Rett syndrome and how she established a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities.
Age Test: Soviet-Era School Meals Remembered Better Than Teachers' NamesAge Test: Soviet-Era School Meals Remembered Better Than Teachers' Names
Age Test: Soviet-Era School Meals Remembered Better Than Teachers' NamesThe smell of cottage cheese casserole brings back childhood more powerfully than any time machine. A biochemist analyzes the pros and cons of 10 classic dishes from USSR school canteens.
'My Sweetie, Hold On': Father Frost Visits Patients at Omsk Hospice'My Sweetie, Hold On': Father Frost Visits Patients at Omsk Hospice
'My Sweetie, Hold On': Father Frost Visits Patients at Omsk HospiceA touching report from the hospital shows what terminally ill patients talked about with the New Year's magician. A correspondent saw how Father Frost and volunteers brought a holiday miracle to cancer patients.
Perm Doctors Save Teen from Rare Skin-Destroying DiseasePerm Doctors Save Teen from Rare Skin-Destroying Disease
Perm Doctors Save Teen from Rare Skin-Destroying DiseaseA 16-year-old girl from Perm, Russia, lost 95% of her skin to a rare condition but was saved by doctors. Patients with this diagnosis have a 70% mortality rate.
Tyumen Mammologist on Breast Implants, Self-Exams, and PiercingTyumen Mammologist on Breast Implants, Self-Exams, and Piercing
Tyumen Mammologist on Breast Implants, Self-Exams, and PiercingA specialist with 19 years of experience answered questions about nipple piercings, implants, and cancer fears in a video interview. We asked these 'silly' questions because getting an appointment with an oncologist-mammologist in Tyumen can be difficult.
New Year's miracle! Factory owner pays for surgery for Ural boy born without earsNew Year's miracle! Factory owner pays for surgery for Ural boy born without ears
New Year's miracle! Factory owner pays for surgery for Ural boy born without earsA businessman from the Urals has transferred 4.6 million rubles (about $46,000 at current rates) to a clinic's account, fully covering the cost of a hearing restoration surgery for a three-year-old boy born without ear canals.
3 Exercises for Instant Facial Contour Lift to Look Younger3 Exercises for Instant Facial Contour Lift to Look Younger
3 Exercises for Instant Facial Contour Lift to Look YoungerSpend just five minutes a day with these exercises to restore facial tone and achieve an instant lift without surgery.
Why Everyone Is Sick but Clinics Aren't Testing for FluWhy Everyone Is Sick but Clinics Aren't Testing for Flu
Why Everyone Is Sick but Clinics Aren't Testing for FluChief Sverdlovsk Region epidemiologist Alexander Kharitonov explains the early and intense flu season in Yekaterinburg, who is most at risk, and why widespread testing isn't happening.
Tyumen Doctor on Breast Cancer, Nipple Piercing, and Breast HealthTyumen Doctor on Breast Cancer, Nipple Piercing, and Breast Health
Tyumen Doctor on Breast Cancer, Nipple Piercing, and Breast HealthIn an interview, a Tyumen oncologist-mammologist addresses breastfeeding benefits, implant safety, and other breast health concerns.
Ryazan Medics Rescue Boy in New Year's EmergencyRyazan Medics Rescue Boy in New Year's Emergency
Ryazan Medics Rescue Boy in New Year's EmergencyA boy in Ryazan region was rushed to hospital on New Year's Day after his condition worsened overnight, leading to an induced coma.
Only a Bed and the Doctor? Volgograd Patients Complain of Supply ShortagesOnly a Bed and the Doctor? Volgograd Patients Complain of Supply Shortages
Only a Bed and the Doctor? Volgograd Patients Complain of Supply ShortagesAccording to city residents, some medical institutions are forcing them to pay even for garbage bags.
Volgograd hospital patients say they must buy their own suppliesVolgograd hospital patients say they must buy their own supplies
Volgograd hospital patients say they must buy their own suppliesPatients at a large hospital in southern Volgograd say they lack iodine, bandages, and saline solution, and are being asked to purchase even intravenous drip sets themselves. A relative described being told to buy supplies and receiving inadequate care.
Woman nearly dies in Yekaterinburg from heating pad self-treatmentWoman nearly dies in Yekaterinburg from heating pad self-treatment
Woman nearly dies in Yekaterinburg from heating pad self-treatmentA woman in Yekaterinburg almost died from an intestinal obstruction after enduring pain for days and treating herself with a heating pad instead of seeking medical help.
Aisha Chigga Still Hospitalized After Son's DeathAisha Chigga Still Hospitalized After Son's Death
Aisha Chigga Still Hospitalized After Son's DeathBlogger Aisha Chigga remains in the hospital, and her sister says she has not issued any statements since her newborn died during a home birth.
Margarita Simonyan can barely walk after third chemotherapyMargarita Simonyan can barely walk after third chemotherapy
Margarita Simonyan can barely walk after third chemotherapyThe journalist's condition has significantly deteriorated.
Novosibirsk Schoolgirl Thrives Despite Rare Ichthyosis ConditionNovosibirsk Schoolgirl Thrives Despite Rare Ichthyosis Condition
Novosibirsk Schoolgirl Thrives Despite Rare Ichthyosis ConditionAlice Toporishcheva, a 12-year-old from Novosibirsk, balances daily skincare routines with art, dance, and her dream of veterinary work.
Volgograd Mother Denied Imported Arthritis Drug for SonVolgograd Mother Denied Imported Arthritis Drug for Son
Volgograd Mother Denied Imported Arthritis Drug for SonAccording to Kristina, she was given a Russian analog at the pharmacy. The woman fears that this drug could worsen her son's condition.
Yekaterinburg man shares his life with a cyber-prosthetic armYekaterinburg man shares his life with a cyber-prosthetic arm
Yekaterinburg man shares his life with a cyber-prosthetic armAndrei Marsakov from Yekaterinburg discusses living with a cyber-prosthetic, handling curious stares, and embracing his uniqueness.
Yekaterinburg cancer patient faces treatment delay due to paperworkYekaterinburg cancer patient faces treatment delay due to paperwork
Yekaterinburg cancer patient faces treatment delay due to paperworkA woman in Yekaterinburg with terminal cancer has been trying for three weeks to get a referral to an oncology center, but cannot see the required specialist.
Doctor's plea: 'I wanted to help people, but became a slave'Doctor's plea: 'I wanted to help people, but became a slave'
Doctor's plea: 'I wanted to help people, but became a slave'Yekaterina Shchegoleva, a young pediatrician, shares the harsh realities she faced after starting work at a clinic in Kurgan, Russia.
Margarita Simonyan shares chemotherapy struggles with hair lossMargarita Simonyan shares chemotherapy struggles with hair loss
Margarita Simonyan shares chemotherapy struggles with hair lossMargarita Simonyan has completed three chemotherapy sessions and discusses the side effects she experiences.
Novosibirsk residents report 39°C fever, weakness in flu season — doctor advises masksNovosibirsk residents report 39°C fever, weakness in flu season — doctor advises masks
Novosibirsk residents report 39°C fever, weakness in flu season — doctor advises masksMany experience sore throats, runny noses, and coughs as flu and cold viruses circulate, leading to widespread sick leave. A local physician recommends masks and hygiene to curb the spread.
Barnaul Man, 60, Loses 23 kg, Takes Up Gym and CompetitionsBarnaul Man, 60, Loses 23 kg, Takes Up Gym and Competitions
Barnaul Man, 60, Loses 23 kg, Takes Up Gym and CompetitionsVladimir Zelenkov, a 63-year-old from Barnaul, Russia, has been training in the gym for five years and now competes in tournaments.
Girl with severe Crohn's disease denied subsidized medicine in VolgogradGirl with severe Crohn's disease denied subsidized medicine in Volgograd
Girl with severe Crohn's disease denied subsidized medicine in VolgogradA young woman with a severe intestinal disease in Volgograd is forced to travel to other cities to receive a vital injection, as the subsidized medication is unavailable locally.