Parkinson's disease surgeries will be made in Kazakhstan
A new approach to treatment of tremor and Parkinson's disease will be introduced in Kazakhstan.
Silicosis suit could crush S.Africa's gold mining sector
Thousands of ex-gold miners suffering from silicosis have launched a class action suit in South Africa, in what could prove the final nail in the coffin of the country's battered but vital mining sector.
New mutations may show how cancers grow: study
Scientists have discovered two new genetic mutations that occur together in 71 percent of malignant melanoma tumors, an aggressive and deadly cancer of the skin.
Leprosy: an ancient disease thrives in 21st century
It has been called the world's oldest recorded disease, an evil that humans have known for more than 3,500 years, as papyri from ancient Egypt testify.
Gatorade pulls 'fire retardant' additive
PepsiCo subsidiary Gatorade said Friday it was removing an ingredient from its popular citrus-flavored sports drink that has a second life as a fire retardant.
Women smokers face greater health risks than in past: study
Women smokers are at a greater risk than at any time in recent decades from lung cancer and other ailments linked to their tobacco use.
Epilepsy drug has long-term effect on child IQ: study
A drug found to affect the cognitive ability of toddlers born to women who took the medication for epilepsy has a longer-term impact on their IQ.
Costs of Kazakhstan medical services will be made equal to those of foreign hospitals
The cost for treatment will be raised in Kazakhstan hospitals to the level of foreign medical facilities.
Obese likelier to die in car accidents: study
Obese people face a much higher risk -- of up to 80 percent -- of dying in a car collision compared with people of normal weight, researchers reported Monday in a specialist journal.
Australian hopes for wine with more health benefits
The health properties of red wine have long been debated but an Australian biochemist believes he has created a drop so loaded with antioxidants that it could treat a range of ills.
First coronary artery bypass surgery made in Pavlodar
The surgery was made in Pavlodar's new cardio-surgery center.
US flu epidemic worsens, 29 children dead
A flu epidemic gripping the United States is more severe than usual, striking the elderly especially hard, health authorities said Friday as they also announced 29 child victims.
Some children outgrow autism: study
Some children diagnosed as autistic at a young age see their symptoms completely disappear when they get older, new research shows.
Calorie-rich shrimp pasta tops Xtreme Eating list
A plate of crispy battered shrimp, mushrooms, tomato and arugula tossed with spaghettini and a cream sauce took the cake Wednesday as the most calorie-rich chain restaurant dish in America.
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry blacklists U.S., UK and China
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry warns of a spreading virus infections in several countries.
Sushi is dangerous, Kazakhstan's chief doctor says
Many seafood products, especially those used to make sushi, are used without thermal treatment, which makes them very dangerous for people's health: Zhandarbek Bekshin.
Deaf Belgian twins going blind commit euthanasia: press
Deaf Belgian identical twins used a decade-old euthanasia law in a mercy-killing pact after they began to go blind.
Insulin breakthrough could see end to needles
Breakthrough Australian research mapping how insulin works at a molecular level could open the door to novel new diabetes treatments, ending daily needle jabs for millions.
French startup takes fork on road to health
If you come to a fork on the Internet, take it. It may end up being beneficial to your health.
Study reveals new info on how bacteria survive drugs
Researchers have disproved a long-held theory about how some bacteria survive antibiotics and opened the door to new treatments to fight drug-resistant bugs.