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Yaroslavl Boy Needs Proton Therapy for Brain TumorYaroslavl Boy Needs Proton Therapy for Brain Tumor
Yaroslavl Boy Needs Proton Therapy for Brain TumorA 10-year-old boy from the Yaroslavl region, initially thought to have an intestinal infection, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His family is fundraising for proton therapy, which costs over 4 million rubles (approx. $45,000).
Mothers share starkly different experiences at Voronezh maternity hospitalsMothers share starkly different experiences at Voronezh maternity hospitals
Mothers share starkly different experiences at Voronezh maternity hospitalsFollowing a tragedy in a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital, Voronezh mothers share their own experiences, from gratitude to horror. The collection includes both positive and negative reviews about the city's maternity wards.
We Felt Every Bit of His Pain: A Family's Fight in YugraWe Felt Every Bit of His Pain: A Family's Fight in Yugra
We Felt Every Bit of His Pain: A Family's Fight in YugraThree-year-old Amir from Khanty-Mansiysk has shown progress after treatment for severe epilepsy, but his parents urgently need to raise funds to continue his medical care.
Voronezh1 Readers Share Traumatic Birth StoriesVoronezh1 Readers Share Traumatic Birth Stories
Voronezh1 Readers Share Traumatic Birth StoriesFollowing a tragedy at a Novokuznetsk maternity hospital, Voronezh1 readers share their experiences of obstetric violence, a pervasive but often silent issue.
Arshavin's ex-wife reveals disfigurement from botched cosmetic injectionArshavin's ex-wife reveals disfigurement from botched cosmetic injection
Arshavin's ex-wife reveals disfigurement from botched cosmetic injectionAlisa Arshavina, ex-wife of footballer Andrey Arshavin, nearly died after a botched beauty injection led to infection, tissue death, and the loss of half her nose.
Toddler in Yekaterinburg develops brain inflammation after chickenpoxToddler in Yekaterinburg develops brain inflammation after chickenpox
Toddler in Yekaterinburg develops brain inflammation after chickenpoxA two-year-old boy in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was diagnosed with cerebellitis, a rare complication of chickenpox. He now faces a long recovery.
Pauline Potter: The World's Heaviest Woman's Weight Loss from 307 to 112 KilosPauline Potter: The World's Heaviest Woman's Weight Loss from 307 to 112 Kilos
Pauline Potter: The World's Heaviest Woman's Weight Loss from 307 to 112 KilosShe struggled with her weight her entire life and was only able to lose it shortly before her death.
Volgograd Neurologist on Laziness Benefits for Final HolidayVolgograd Neurologist on Laziness Benefits for Final Holiday
Volgograd Neurologist on Laziness Benefits for Final HolidayOksana Lisina named five best ways to spend Sunday and give the brain a rest.
A Life Priced Over $2.9 Million: Fighting for an 11-Year-Old in YekaterinburgA Life Priced Over $2.9 Million: Fighting for an 11-Year-Old in Yekaterinburg
A Life Priced Over $2.9 Million: Fighting for an 11-Year-Old in YekaterinburgAn 11-year-old schoolboy from Yekaterinburg is battling a fatal diagnosis—Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The only treatment that could save him costs $2.9 million, but he is too old to receive it for free in Russia.
Mother Beats Stage Four Cancer While Nursing Her BabyMother Beats Stage Four Cancer While Nursing Her Baby
Mother Beats Stage Four Cancer While Nursing Her BabyTatyana Krishlauks, a 31-year-old from Omsk, battled stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma after months of misdiagnosis. She endured aggressive chemotherapy while caring for her infant daughter and now shares her story to encourage others.
Seven inspiring stories of Tyumen doctors saving livesSeven inspiring stories of Tyumen doctors saving lives
Seven inspiring stories of Tyumen doctors saving livesTyumen doctors save thousands of lives every day. Here are seven remarkable rescue stories from local hospitals.
Recovering alcoholists navigate the 'longest and drinkiest' holiday periodRecovering alcoholists navigate the 'longest and drinkiest' holiday period
Recovering alcoholists navigate the 'longest and drinkiest' holiday periodTwo people in long-term recovery from alcohol addiction share their experiences of navigating holidays like New Year, which they describe as especially challenging for alcoholics.
How Ufa Doctors Spend New Year's Eve on DutyHow Ufa Doctors Spend New Year's Eve on Duty
How Ufa Doctors Spend New Year's Eve on DutyDoctors in Ufa hospitals treat patients and save lives on New Year's Eve, with little time to think about the holiday.
Mothers mourn closure of Ufa's maternity hospital No. 8Mothers mourn closure of Ufa's maternity hospital No. 8
Mothers mourn closure of Ufa's maternity hospital No. 8The maternity hospital in Ufa's City Clinical Hospital No. 8 has been closed since summer, with authorities now officially confirming no plans to reopen. Former patients are sharing nostalgic memories on social media.
2025 medical cases: therapy denied, wrong organ removed, infant disabled2025 medical cases: therapy denied, wrong organ removed, infant disabled
2025 medical cases: therapy denied, wrong organ removed, infant disabledMSK1.RU recounts severe medical incidents from 2025, including therapy denials, surgical mistakes, and infant disabilities impacting Moscow area residents.
Maternity Hospital Had No Heating in -40°C: Chelyabinsk New Year Birth StoriesMaternity Hospital Had No Heating in -40°C: Chelyabinsk New Year Birth Stories
Maternity Hospital Had No Heating in -40°C: Chelyabinsk New Year Birth StoriesSome went to the hospital straight from the New Year's table.
Kurgan Showman Doubles as Ambulance Driver for Five YearsKurgan Showman Doubles as Ambulance Driver for Five Years
Kurgan Showman Doubles as Ambulance Driver for Five YearsStas Volosnikov, a popular event host in Kurgan, has been driving an ambulance for five years and has no intention of giving it up.
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.