Latest Health News from Russia

Rabies Cases Rise in Yekaterinburg After Squirrel BitesRabies Cases Rise in Yekaterinburg After Squirrel Bites
Rabies Cases Rise in Yekaterinburg After Squirrel BitesResidents of Yekaterinburg are seeking rabies vaccines more frequently after being bitten by squirrels, as authorities warn of the fatal disease spread by wild animals.
A Baby with Half a Heart and Surgery Through a 'Needle's Eye': Rescue Stories of the Chelyabinsk Cardio CenterA Baby with Half a Heart and Surgery Through a 'Needle's Eye': Rescue Stories of the Chelyabinsk Cardio Center
A Baby with Half a Heart and Surgery Through a 'Needle's Eye': Rescue Stories of the Chelyabinsk Cardio CenterTo many, this clinic seemed like something out of this world, and its doctors have repeatedly confirmed that status.
Teenager in Stavropol Suffers Kidney Failure from Toothache MedicationTeenager in Stavropol Suffers Kidney Failure from Toothache Medication
Teenager in Stavropol Suffers Kidney Failure from Toothache MedicationA teenage girl in Stavropol is recovering after her kidneys failed from overdosing on common painkillers she took for a toothache.
Miracle Remedies for Colds, Flu, and COVID Circulating on Social MediaMiracle Remedies for Colds, Flu, and COVID Circulating on Social Media
Miracle Remedies for Colds, Flu, and COVID Circulating on Social MediaAs the cold and flu season intensifies, social media is flooded with advice on quick remedies, including a popular soda solution touted by a 'professor'.
Mother Outraged by Daughter's Hospital Treatment in KurganMother Outraged by Daughter's Hospital Treatment in Kurgan
Mother Outraged by Daughter's Hospital Treatment in KurganA mother from Kurgan has criticized the medical care provided to her 11-year-old daughter, citing long ambulance waits, confusion over flu tests, and hospital procedures. The regional health department has conducted a review.
Tatarstan medics react to compulsory work placementsTatarstan medics react to compulsory work placements
Tatarstan medics react to compulsory work placementsMedical students and healthcare workers in Tatarstan share their views on the new law requiring graduates to work in state hospitals, and whether it's leading to dropouts.
Margarita Simonyan sports wig in first post-chemotherapy TV appearanceMargarita Simonyan sports wig in first post-chemotherapy TV appearance
Margarita Simonyan sports wig in first post-chemotherapy TV appearanceMargarita Simonyan has lost her hair due to chemotherapy but continues to work on television shows.
Ural Executive Becomes Artist After Surviving Clinical DeathUral Executive Becomes Artist After Surviving Clinical Death
Ural Executive Becomes Artist After Surviving Clinical DeathDaria Vagina from Revda has a rare genetic disorder and paints mandalas while bedridden, finding new purpose after a near-fatal heart stoppage.
Moscow woman alleges hospital infected mother with deadly bacteriaMoscow woman alleges hospital infected mother with deadly bacteria
Moscow woman alleges hospital infected mother with deadly bacteriaA Moscow woman claims her 76-year-old mother contracted a dangerous bacterial infection at Infectious Disease Hospital No. 2 and was discharged while still ill, with the family discovering the pathogen a day later.
It Turned Out a Year Passed: Emelianenko's Hardest BingeIt Turned Out a Year Passed: Emelianenko's Hardest Binge
It Turned Out a Year Passed: Emelianenko's Hardest BingeAlexander Emelianenko explained that he merely stepped outside to talk with a friend, but the subsequent events are a complete blur, lasting an entire year.
Hospital allows injured boy to attend theater performanceHospital allows injured boy to attend theater performance
Hospital allows injured boy to attend theater performanceA 9-year-old boy from Krasnogorsk, who lost fingers in an explosion after picking up a rigged banknote, is recovering and was recently allowed to leave the hospital for a theater visit.
Igor Gunin: Sold TV for heroin, now a rehab counselorIgor Gunin: Sold TV for heroin, now a rehab counselor
Igor Gunin: Sold TV for heroin, now a rehab counselorIgor Gunin, a former drug addict from Krasnoyarsk, details his descent into addiction as a teenager, his struggles with overdoses, and how he has been clean for over 10 years, now aiding others in recovery.
Tyumen Woman Fights Rare Ovarian Cancer After MisdiagnosisTyumen Woman Fights Rare Ovarian Cancer After Misdiagnosis
Tyumen Woman Fights Rare Ovarian Cancer After MisdiagnosisNatalia Averina from Tyumen has undergone six chemotherapy courses for low-grade serous ovarian cancer and now needs surgery costing 1.5 million rubles ($15,800).
Altai Krai native battles cancer and joins beauty contestAltai Krai native battles cancer and joins beauty contest
Altai Krai native battles cancer and joins beauty contestThe 'Queen of New Life – 2025' beauty contest is held annually for women fighting cancer. Natalya Rybina, a 28-year-old from Altai Krai, has been battling the disease for over a year and decided to participate.
Simple Onion Soup Recipe Boosts Immunity and Vascular HealthSimple Onion Soup Recipe Boosts Immunity and Vascular Health
Simple Onion Soup Recipe Boosts Immunity and Vascular HealthA brand chef has shared an easy recipe for onion soup, which is rich in quercetin, an antioxidant that supports immune function and vascular health. The ingredients are common household items.
Narcologist Vasily Shurov Slams Anastasia Volochkova's BehaviorNarcologist Vasily Shurov Slams Anastasia Volochkova's Behavior
Narcologist Vasily Shurov Slams Anastasia Volochkova's BehaviorVasily Shurov, the head doctor on 'Stars Under the Drip,' was unable to help ballerina Anastasia Volochkova address her rumored alcohol issues during the show.
Roman Zhelud shocks with revelation about his health in rehabRoman Zhelud shocks with revelation about his health in rehab
Roman Zhelud shocks with revelation about his health in rehab29-year-old blogger Roman Zhelud stunned participants of the reality show 'Stars Under the Drip' by discussing his thoughts on death during his stay in a VIP rehab facility.
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.