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.
Tyumen family fights Duchenne muscular dystrophyA Tyumen couple is seeking Elevidys for their three-year-old son Adis after a diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the one-time infusion costs nearly 300 million rubles (about USD 3,000,000 at current rates).
‘Soup was a luxury’: Facing kidney failureA 33-year-old woman from Yakutsk, Olga Eliseeva, underwent a kidney transplant in August 2025 after two and a half years on hemodialysis. She describes the wait, surgery, and recovery that reshaped her life.
Psychologist details rise in teen drug useIn Sverdlovsk Oblast, addiction among adolescents is rising, clinicians and a rehab psychologist warn, with easy access, recruitment schemes, and cultural signals fueling use and dealing — even among high-achieving students.
Perm woman survives lightning, cancer, becomes medical studentArina Roma from Perm decided to become a doctor during six months of cancer treatment in her teens, after a lightning strike near her; she is now fulfilling that goal as a second-year medical student.
What illness Tigran Keosayan facedDirector Tigran Keosayan battled long-term heart disease and multiple stenting procedures; after a December 2024 cardiac arrest and coma, his wife Margarita Simonyan reported his death on 26 September 2025 despite faint signs of response.
Experts warn of bed rotting in VolgogradDoctors in Volgograd say the growing trend of “bed rotting” among 16–30-year-olds shows signs of depression and burnout and may soon require medical and psychiatric intervention.
Five Tyumen doctor lifesaving storiesFrom a simultaneous three-team surgery to a helicopter dash for a stung forester, medics in Tyumen recount five cases where quick decisions and teamwork pulled people back from the brink.
Novosibirsk doctor explains anxiety and treatmentNovosibirsk psychotherapist Inna Starikova explains what anxiety is, who is most vulnerable, and which treatments work best, noting that some patients require medication while others benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Volunteer in Barnaul Lives with Huntington’sBarnaul volunteer Ekaterina Limaeva, once treated for colon cancer, was later diagnosed with hereditary Huntington’s chorea. She studies the disease, supports others through her project «Stronger than Circumstances», and adapts as symptoms progress.
Family accuses Novokuznetsk maternity wardInvestigators opened a review in Novokuznetsk after relatives alleged doctors at Maternity Hospital No. 1 tore off a preterm baby’s arm during delivery and insulted the mother; the hospital disputes the claims and cites internal checks.
