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Parents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infectionParents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infection
Parents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infectionThe condition of children who fell ill with an intestinal infection at a school in the village of Onokhino improved overnight. Parents note that symptoms have eased and children have regained their appetite.
Tyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal InfectionTyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal Infection
Tyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal InfectionFollowing a mass intestinal infection at Onokhino School, parents report that the children are now feeling better after a night of rest.
Third Yakutsk Clinic Refuses Abortions to Support DemographyThird Yakutsk Clinic Refuses Abortions to Support Demography
Third Yakutsk Clinic Refuses Abortions to Support DemographyDoctors advise Yakutsk residents to think about children.
Woman loses 54 kg by replacing all meals with four productsWoman loses 54 kg by replacing all meals with four products
Woman loses 54 kg by replacing all meals with four productsA British woman from Kent transformed her life and lost 119 pounds in a year by adopting a strict meal replacement plan. She now shares her journey to inspire others to pursue healthier lifestyles.
Investing in Youth: How Chita's Hospital Changed in 2025Investing in Youth: How Chita's Hospital Changed in 2025
Investing in Youth: How Chita's Hospital Changed in 2025City Clinical Hospital No. 1 in Chita marked its 132nd anniversary in 2026, emphasizing staff development and technological innovation.
Voronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality QueriesVoronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality Queries
Voronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality QueriesOfficials in Voronezh's health ministry avoided providing data on infant mortality rates, responding only with assurances that the situation is positive.
Over 11,000 Cases of ARVI Reported in Altai Krai Last WeekOver 11,000 Cases of ARVI Reported in Altai Krai Last Week
Over 11,000 Cases of ARVI Reported in Altai Krai Last WeekDuring the fourth week of 2026, Altai Krai recorded 11,500 cases of ARVI, a slight decrease from the previous week, as influenza viruses continue to spread.
Girl recalls dead friends while recovering from drugged driver crashGirl recalls dead friends while recovering from drugged driver crash
Girl recalls dead friends while recovering from drugged driver crashIn early January, Lisa was carried into a rehabilitation center, unable to walk. Now, she is taking her first steps and sharing her story.
Trombonist Loses Leg Skiing, Returns to Stage and SportsTrombonist Loses Leg Skiing, Returns to Stage and Sports
Trombonist Loses Leg Skiing, Returns to Stage and SportsA Siberian man decided to share his story to inspire others not to lose hope.
New epilepsy cases increase among children in Omsk regionNew epilepsy cases increase among children in Omsk region
New epilepsy cases increase among children in Omsk regionIn Omsk region, newly diagnosed epilepsy cases in children rose to 201 in 2024 from 194 the previous year, while the total number of minors registered with the disease dropped to 1,716.
Plan to Add HPV Vaccine to National Immunization SchedulePlan to Add HPV Vaccine to National Immunization Schedule
Plan to Add HPV Vaccine to National Immunization ScheduleWhat tests are needed to detect HPV and who should get vaccinated.
HPV vaccination may join Russia's free immunization scheduleHPV vaccination may join Russia's free immunization schedule
HPV vaccination may join Russia's free immunization scheduleTwo key developments are making HPV-related cancer prevention more accessible in Russia: free DNA testing for women and a planned free vaccine in 2027. NGS.RU journalist Maria Tishchenko asked doctors about the importance of these steps and the recommended screening schedule.
Kursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital VideoKursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital Video
Kursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital VideoAlexander Khinshtein has revealed the extent of his injuries one week after a car accident.
Sverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for SpecialistsSverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for Specialists
Sverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for SpecialistsMinister of Health of Sverdlovsk Oblast Tatyana Savinova announced large-scale changes. A series of district hospitals will be attached to major clinics in Yekaterinburg to overcome staffing shortages.
Sverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist accessSverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist access
Sverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist accessThe region's health minister announced major organizational changes.
Changes to Ambulance Calls in YekaterinburgChanges to Ambulance Calls in Yekaterinburg
Changes to Ambulance Calls in YekaterinburgSverdlovsk Oblast is introducing a unified dispatch service for ambulance calls. Direct calls to hospitals will no longer be permitted.
Yekaterinburg to Overhaul Ambulance Dispatch SystemYekaterinburg to Overhaul Ambulance Dispatch System
Yekaterinburg to Overhaul Ambulance Dispatch SystemSverdlovsk Region is changing how ambulance calls are handled, with a new centralized dispatch service replacing direct hospital calls to enhance efficiency.
Krasnodar Doctor's African Aid Mission: Sleeping Under Spider NetsKrasnodar Doctor's African Aid Mission: Sleeping Under Spider Nets
Krasnodar Doctor's African Aid Mission: Sleeping Under Spider NetsAnastasia Kalita, a neonatologist from Krasnodar, participated in a humanitarian medical mission to Sierra Leone in late 2025, helping over 700 patients while facing challenges like large spiders.
Charity Pierce, woman who weighed 353 kg, diesCharity Pierce, woman who weighed 353 kg, dies
Charity Pierce, woman who weighed 353 kg, diesCharity Pierce, who once weighed 353 kilograms (778 pounds) and appeared on a weight loss reality show, has died after a long battle with obesity and health issues.
Charity Pierce, Once 353 kg, Dies After Weight LossCharity Pierce, Once 353 kg, Dies After Weight Loss
Charity Pierce, Once 353 kg, Dies After Weight LossCharity Pierce, who once weighed 353 kg (778 lbs) and appeared on a weight-loss show, has died after battling cancer and achieving significant weight loss. Her daughter announced her death in late January, saying she had finally found peace.
Charity Pierce, One of World's Heaviest Women, Dies at 353 kgCharity Pierce, One of World's Heaviest Women, Dies at 353 kg
Charity Pierce, One of World's Heaviest Women, Dies at 353 kgCharity Pierce, who weighed 353 kg (778 lbs) and starred in a weight-loss show, has died after battling obesity and kidney cancer.
After Water Pipe Repairs, Infectious Disease Outbreak Hits Kostroma RegionAfter Water Pipe Repairs, Infectious Disease Outbreak Hits Kostroma Region
After Water Pipe Repairs, Infectious Disease Outbreak Hits Kostroma RegionNearly 30 residents of a village in the Krasnoselsky District of the Kostroma Region fell ill following work on the local water supply, prompting an investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee.
Salmonella infections surge at kindergarten in NyaganSalmonella infections surge at kindergarten in Nyagan
Salmonella infections surge at kindergarten in NyaganTwenty-six cases of salmonella infection have been recorded at a kindergarten in Nyagan, with four children previously hospitalized.
Fatal risk: which Murmansk Region residents must avoid MRIFatal risk: which Murmansk Region residents must avoid MRI
Fatal risk: which Murmansk Region residents must avoid MRIDoctors must be aware of contraindications to prevent fatal incidents, as highlighted by a recent case in Arkhangelsk where a patient died.
Inspectors Find Adequate Diabetes Drug Supply in Orenburg PharmacyInspectors Find Adequate Diabetes Drug Supply in Orenburg Pharmacy
Inspectors Find Adequate Diabetes Drug Supply in Orenburg PharmacyDeputy Governor Larisa Boyarskaya announced the results of an inspection at an Orenburg pharmacy. Diabetics had reported a lack of essential medications there.