Third person dies from Yosemite park virus Third person dies from Yosemite park virus A third victim has died from a rare rodent-borne virus contracted in Yosemite National Park, out of eight cases now confirmed with the disease.
08 September 2012 11:51
US cases of West Nile virus soaring: CDC US cases of West Nile virus soaring: CDC Infections and fatalities from West Nile virus have risen to new record levels in the United States in the first week of September.
06 September 2012 13:24
Heart attacks: longer resuscitation boosts survival chances Heart attacks: longer resuscitation boosts survival chances Adding a few minutes to attempts to resuscitate patients who suffer a heart attack in hospital can significantly boost their chances of survival.
05 September 2012 12:39
Kazakhstan doctors in search for stem cells donors Kazakhstan doctors in search for stem cells donors Doctors of the National Medical Holding held a flashmob in Astana to bring more attention to donorship in Kazakhstan.
02 September 2012 15:23
German thalidomide firm 'very sorry', 50 years on German thalidomide firm 'very sorry', 50 years on The German firm that made thalidomide has issued its first apology in 50 years to the thousands born disabled as a result of the drug's use, drawing stinging criticism from advocates for some survivors.
01 September 2012 16:52
US approves new once-a-day pill to treat HIV US approves new once-a-day pill to treat HIV A new pill to treat HIV infection -- combining two previously approved drugs plus two new ones -- has been approved for adults living with the virus that causes AIDS, US regulators said Monday.
28 August 2012 12:15
US sees record spike in West Nile virus cases US sees record spike in West Nile virus cases The US is experiencing the worst outbreak of West Nile virus since the mosquito-borne disease was first detected in 1999, health officials said Wednesday.
25 August 2012 13:17
6 dead in Quebec Legionnaire's disease outbreak 6 dead in Quebec Legionnaire's disease outbreak Legionnaire's disease, which hit Quebec in mid-July, has infected 65 people and killed six, health authorities of the French-speaking Canadian province said.
24 August 2012 14:14
Syphilis scare prompts call to halt US porn shoots Syphilis scare prompts call to halt US porn shoots Reports of several cases of syphilis among porn actors in California has prompted a trade group to call for a temporary halt to shooting in the lucrative US adult film industry.
23 August 2012 17:43
Giving babies antibiotics could lead to obesity: study Giving babies antibiotics could lead to obesity: study Giving babies antibiotics before the age of six months could cause them to be chubby children, according to a study published Tuesday.
22 August 2012 12:52
 Down's syndrome testing hits several European markets Down's syndrome testing hits several European markets A new prenatal test for Down's syndrome hit the market in Germany and several other European countries Monday, the manufacturer said, amid a controversy over whether it could lead to more abortions.
22 August 2012 10:03
Kazakhstan to get 5 regional high-tech radiation oncology centers Kazakhstan to get 5 regional high-tech radiation oncology centers 5 regional high-tech radiation oncology centers will be created in the existing oncology centers in Almaty, Semey, Karaganda, Aktobe and Astana: Minister.
21 August 2012 15:34
Tobacco use entrenched in developing countries: study Tobacco use entrenched in developing countries: study Tobacco use is massively entrenched in developing countries, where one of the biggest worries is the rise of smoking among women.
18 August 2012 13:20
Addiction to heroin can be blocked: research Addiction to heroin can be blocked: research Addiction to morphine and heroin can be blocked, according to research released Wednesday which could prove a major breakthrough in treating addicts and in pain relief treatments.
17 August 2012 11:03
Kazakhstan doctors transplanted donor heart for the first time Kazakhstan doctors transplanted donor heart for the first time The surgery was made on August 8 in the National Scientific Cardiosurgery Center of the National Medical Holding in Astana.
10 August 2012 19:14
Almaty citizens recommended to undergo medical examination before marriage Almaty citizens recommended to undergo medical examination before marriage Almaty Civil Registration officials will instruct couples to arrange a visit family-planing centers before getting married.
10 August 2012 17:15
American militarymen will get treatment with stem cells in Astana American militarymen will get treatment with stem cells in Astana Treatment of American patients in the Center is held as pat of the Achievement of Global Leadership project. First patients arrived in 2010.
10 August 2012 12:55
Medical tourism to Astana is becoming popular among foreigners Medical tourism to Astana is becoming popular among foreigners 99 foreign patients have already used the services of the diagnostics center and 12 patients came for treatment to the neurosurgery center in Astana.
08 August 2012 12:29
Kazakhstan genetics bred TBC-preventing carrots Kazakhstan genetics bred TBC-preventing carrots Kazakhstan scientists managed to inject TBC germ into a root crop and create an edible vaccine.
07 August 2012 17:32

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