Support The Moscow Times!
Contribute today

Articles with tag "Health"

Adoptions

Russian Duma Rules to Allow HIV Patients to Adopt Children in Their Care

The changes were anticipated as part of Russia’s state strategy to combat the epidemic that has led to the deaths of 318,000 Russians.
Mounting tolls

318K HIV-Positive Russians Have Died Since 1987 – Watchdog

Rospotrebnadzor said 57.5 percent of all HIV-positive cases were transmitted sexually and 39 percent through drug use.
dysentary outbreak

‘Putin’s Chef’ Compensates Victims of Caterer’s Mass Poisoning in Moscow

Dozens of children were reportedly poisoned after eating food provided by Prigozhin's catering company.
Business Feature

Russian Private Medical Services Show Healthy Growth

The emerging middle class is willing to pay more for good health.
Unsanitary situation

Indoor Plumbing Still a Pipe Dream for 20% of Russian Households, Reports Say

Russia leads the developed world with the worst sanitation record, studies have shown.
Living longer

Life Expectancy in Russia Inches Upward to 73 – Health Ministry Official

The increase comes amid a $26.68-billion overhaul of the country's health care system.
Legal Drinking

Russia Considers Tightening Alcohol Rules

Rules on booze could be set to get tougher.
I, robot

Russia Claims Europe’s First Exoskeleton-Assisted Surgery

The exoskeleton was used by doctors during a 12-hour surgery at a regional hospital in Rostov-on-Don.
falling behind

Russia Ranks 95th in Rating of World's Healthiest Countries

Russia placed just behind Capo Verde and well behind Turkey, Iran and Belarus in the ranking.
Weight Woes

Russia Considers Japan-Style Fine for 'Excessively Large' Waistlines

The plan is being considered as part of Russia's drive to reduce obesity and improve nutrition.
Drugs

Russia's Health Ministry Wants to Import Marijuana for Research

The ministry proposes annual import quotas of 1.1 kilograms of marijuana and 300 grams of hashish.
Health

'Russia’s Oldest Woman' Dies Aged 128 in North Caucasus

The Russian Book of Records certified Nano Shaova as the country’s oldest person on July 4, 2017, when her age was given as 126 years, 11 months and...
Alcohol

Bitter Cold Brings 13 Deaths to Single Russian Region

At least 13 people have died due to cold in Buryatia so far in 2019, with alcohol a common denominator in their deaths.
Health

‘Miracle’ Baby Conscious After Being Found Alive in Russia Blast

“This is a New Year’s miracle for us,” the baby's father has said.
Health

Death Toll Rises to 21 in Russian Apartment Block Collapse

Twenty people remained unaccounted for, authorities said Wednesday.
Health

Contamination Suspected in Hepatitis C Outbreak at Russian Children’s Hospital

“A preliminary inspection indicates that disposable gloves were used many times,” an official said. “Which is unacceptable.”
Drugs

Russia Moves Towards Allowing Medicinal Narcotic Crops

The Russian government approved a draft bill allowing the country to produce crops used in medicinal narcotics.
Migration

Russia’s Population Declines in 2018 for First Time in a Decade

An immigrant inflow of almost 101,800 people was unable to shore up population numbers as in previous years.
Past Sell-by

Decade-Old Corpses Discovered in Moscow Cancer Ward

The research center said the four cadavers, which were handed over to law enforcement, were stored because “they were long unclaimed by relatives.”...
Health

Russia Moves to Raise Legal Drinking Age to 21

A recent state-run survey said that 78% of Russians were in favor of raising the minimum drinking age.
View more articles