Latest Health News from Russia

Oncologist reveals early lung cancer symptomsOncologist reveals early lung cancer symptoms
Oncologist reveals early lung cancer symptomsYekaterina Lymareva, an oncologist at Sredneakhtubinsk Central District Hospital, warns that lung cancer is increasingly affecting women and younger people, highlighting the importance of recognizing early symptoms for timely treatment.
Volgograd Pulmonologist Explains Pneumonia and Lung Cancer RisksVolgograd Pulmonologist Explains Pneumonia and Lung Cancer Risks
Volgograd Pulmonologist Explains Pneumonia and Lung Cancer RisksOlga Meshcheryakova, a pulmonologist from Volgograd, discussed in the Volgograd Region Health Committee's Telegram channel whether pneumonia causes lung cancer, noting that while it does not, symptoms can overlap, and chronic bronchitis may increase risk.
Siberian Woman Helps Terminally Ill Die with Dignity After LossesSiberian Woman Helps Terminally Ill Die with Dignity After Losses
Siberian Woman Helps Terminally Ill Die with Dignity After LossesYulia Sviridova from Siberia lost four close family members and now leads a palliative care center to help terminally ill patients die with dignity.
Patient wins 500,000 rubles for late cancer diagnosisPatient wins 500,000 rubles for late cancer diagnosis
Patient wins 500,000 rubles for late cancer diagnosisA Zlatoust resident was not informed about a poor test result even six months after the examination.
Girl with spina bifida finds strength through faithGirl with spina bifida finds strength through faith
Girl with spina bifida finds strength through faithUzlipat, a 10-year-old girl from Snezhnogorsk in the Arctic, lives with spina bifida and inspires others with her strength and faith.
IVF Denied Under OMS, Paid 500k: Tyumen Women's StoriesIVF Denied Under OMS, Paid 500k: Tyumen Women's Stories
IVF Denied Under OMS, Paid 500k: Tyumen Women's StoriesSeveral women from Tyumen have shared their experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF), describing the process, the difficulties they faced, and the financial costs involved.
Terminally ill woman's first prison letter details breathing restrictionsTerminally ill woman's first prison letter details breathing restrictions
Terminally ill woman's first prison letter details breathing restrictionsEvgenia Lomakova, a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis, has sent her first letter from a women's penal colony near Mozhaisk, describing the challenges of adhering to prison rules with her condition.
Mother demands punishment for misdiagnosed appendicitis in UralsMother demands punishment for misdiagnosed appendicitis in Urals
Mother demands punishment for misdiagnosed appendicitis in UralsA 12-year-old boy in the Urals suffered from abdominal pain and fever for weeks before his mother accused doctors of misdiagnosing his appendicitis as an infection.
Doctors remove 40-centimeter ovarian tumor from woman in PyatigorskDoctors remove 40-centimeter ovarian tumor from woman in Pyatigorsk
Doctors remove 40-centimeter ovarian tumor from woman in PyatigorskA 60-year-old woman in Pyatigorsk had her abdomen gradually swell over two years, leading to the diagnosis and surgical removal of a 40-centimeter ovarian tumor.
Voronezh man found to have rare Whipple's disease after years of sufferingVoronezh man found to have rare Whipple's disease after years of suffering
Voronezh man found to have rare Whipple's disease after years of sufferingA man from Voronezh Region has been diagnosed with an extremely rare intestinal disease after suffering from joint and abdominal pain for seven years. The condition, Whipple's disease, affects only 0.5 to 1 person per million.
Volgograd Pensioner Hospitalized After Struggle Over Rotting FingerVolgograd Pensioner Hospitalized After Struggle Over Rotting Finger
Volgograd Pensioner Hospitalized After Struggle Over Rotting FingerThe wife of a patient suffering from diabetes insists that they were 'passed around' from clinic to clinic until a surgeon accidentally intervened.
Expert warns of deadly lung mold risk in VolgogradExpert warns of deadly lung mold risk in Volgograd
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.
Krasnoyarsk Woman Fights Aggressive Breast Cancer, Wears Tiara on Bald HeadKrasnoyarsk Woman Fights Aggressive Breast Cancer, Wears Tiara on Bald Head
Krasnoyarsk Woman Fights Aggressive Breast Cancer, Wears Tiara on Bald HeadA 32-year-old woman from Krasnoyarsk, diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer in early 2025, shares her experience and warns about the importance of regular ultrasound screenings to catch the disease early.
Three-Year-Old in Yessentuki Swallows Over 25 StonesThree-Year-Old in Yessentuki Swallows Over 25 Stones
Three-Year-Old in Yessentuki Swallows Over 25 StonesThe child was hospitalized with abdominal pain, and doctors were shocked by the X-ray, which revealed dozens of stones in his abdomen.
Doctor shares breast cancer statistics for Yaroslavl regionDoctor shares breast cancer statistics for Yaroslavl region
Doctor shares breast cancer statistics for Yaroslavl regionIn an interview, a Yaroslavl oncologist detailed the causes of breast cancer. She also provided statistics showing higher rates in the region compared to others.
Norilsk schoolboy's drug addiction began at 12, led to overdose by 15Norilsk schoolboy's drug addiction began at 12, led to overdose by 15
Norilsk schoolboy's drug addiction began at 12, led to overdose by 15A 19-year-old from Norilsk began using drugs and alcohol at age 12, leading to multiple overdoses by 15, in a cautionary tale that could affect any family.
Young Woman Fights Breast Cancer After Medical ErrorsYoung Woman Fights Breast Cancer After Medical Errors
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.
Kurgan Steam Master Demonstrates Proper Banya Broom UseKurgan Steam Master Demonstrates Proper Banya Broom Use
Kurgan Steam Master Demonstrates Proper Banya Broom UseDmitry Zemchenko, a steam master from Kurgan, shows that effective banya heating can be achieved without touching the person, as he explains in a video tutorial.
Simonyan reveals how stress triggered her cancerSimonyan reveals how stress triggered her cancer
Simonyan reveals how stress triggered her cancerMargarita Simonyan has shared that her breast cancer developed after her husband's coma last December, which she attributes to severe stress.
Staff resign from Omsk tuberculosis clinics over management conflictsStaff resign from Omsk tuberculosis clinics over management conflicts
Staff resign from Omsk tuberculosis clinics over management conflictsMedical personnel in Omsk are quitting their jobs at tuberculosis dispensaries, citing conflicts with new management, forced unionization, and threats of dismissal.
Murmansk Woman Shares Her Abortion Story: 'I Don't Regret a Second'Murmansk Woman Shares Her Abortion Story: 'I Don't Regret a Second'
Murmansk Woman Shares Her Abortion Story: 'I Don't Regret a Second'It is still not customary to speak about this openly in society.
Zhenya Lomakova fears death en route to colony in court speechZhenya Lomakova fears death en route to colony in court speech
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 SentenceMoscow Court Upholds Terminally Ill Woman's Sentence
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.
Surgeons remove magnets from girl's abdomen in YekaterinburgSurgeons remove magnets from girl's abdomen in Yekaterinburg
Surgeons remove magnets from girl's abdomen in YekaterinburgA five-year-old girl in Yekaterinburg swallowed ten magnetic balls that connected inside her body, causing internal damage. Emergency surgery was performed to save her life.
MSCT Aorta with Contrast: Uses and PatientsMSCT Aorta with Contrast: Uses and Patients
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.