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Seasonal increase in the incidence of respiratory infections and pneumonia.
“Currently, there is a seasonal increase in the incidence of community-acquired pneumonia. Adults are predominantly affected,” the report says.
It is clarified that the situation with enterovirus infections remains stable. The situation regarding acute intestinal infections is also stable and controlled, its dynamics correspond to the indicators of previous years.

Chinese scientists conducted a meta-analysis of 52 scientific papers and found that alcohol and sugary drinks increase the risk of developing gout, while coffee is associated with a reduced likelihood of this disease.

In Russia, the share of influenza viruses in the overall morbidity structure is growing, with the A(H1N1) strain, known as swine flu, dominating among them, Rospotrebnadzor reported.

Scientists from Swinburne University of Technology in Australia found that after 25 minutes of continuous sitting, muscle activity is noticeably reduced, which can impair blood circulation and glucose absorption, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A study using shorts with sensors found that short walking breaks helped maintain muscle activity.

Breast surgeon Natalya Davydenkova from the Murmansk Regional Oncology Center warned that painless lumps in the mammary gland and the so-called “platform syndrome” may be early signs of breast cancer. She noted that some women put off seeing a doctor in hopes of self-healing, which leads to late-stage diagnosis of the disease, and recommended regular screening based on age and risk factors.

Biologist Olga Trofimova from the State Unitary Enterprise warned that warm autumn temperatures prolong the activity of ticks, so there is virtually no safe period for the risk of infection with tick-borne borreliosis in central Russia. Ticks can remain active until a stable snow cover forms, and the optimal temperature for them is 10–15 degrees. Basic prevention is proper equipment, repellents and regular inspection every one to two hours.

The flu and ARVI season in Russia will last until March or April 2027, infectious disease doctor Elena Malinnikova said. This season, the composition of the flu vaccine has been completely updated, all three components have been changed. You can get vaccinated in November or January, but it is better at the beginning of the epidemic season.