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200 people fall sick after ammonia leak in Bangladesh An explosion at a chemical fertiliser factory left at least 200 people needing medical treatment after toxic gas spread.

23 August 2016 16:56

Beyond wheatgrass: vegan junk food is all the rage Vegan diets are considered as healthy and environmentally responsible, with benefits like weight loss, clear skin and increased energy.

10 August 2016 16:19

US obesity epidemic grows in all ages The US obesity epidemic has worsened across the board: 40 percent of women, 35 percent of men and 17 percent of children and teens.

08 June 2016 16:46

All Belgians to get iodine pills in case of nuclear accident Belgium is to provide iodine pills to its entire population to protect it against radioactivity in case of a nuclear accident.

28 April 2016 17:44

Turkmenistan introduces mandatory pre-marital HIV tests Turkmenistan has passed a law making HIV tests mandatory prior to marriage.

06 April 2016 21:05

Number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980: WHO The number of adults estimated to be living with diabetes has nearly quadrupled over 35 years: the World Health Organization

06 April 2016 20:08

Cholesterol drug fails to improve heart health: study Experimental drug that greatly increases levels of "good" cholesterol has no effect on heart health, a comprehensive clinical trial found.

05 April 2016 14:26

Zika link to new, paralysing disease Causing brain damage in babies and a rare neurological ailment in adults, the Zika virus is also linked to paralysis-causing myelitis.

09 March 2016 00:53

EU delays weedkiller decision amid cancer uproar The EU postponed a decision to extend the approval of a key weedkiller for another 15 years amid an uproar that it may cause cancer.

08 March 2016 23:59

Lifestyle

The rise of Alatau City: Air taxis tested in the city for the first time

20 May 15:53

Astana residents warned about the dangers of poplar fluff

18 May 17:48

How Eid al-Adha will be held in Kazakhstan in 2026

14 May 20:31

Articles

A small island with a big impact. Why did the President of Cyprus fly to Astana?

03 June 21:51

Poverty has a woman’s face. How patriarchy has driven Kazakh women into dependence and misery

28 August 2025 17:37

Dying art? A recipe to save Hong Kong's handmade dim sum

25 December 2015 16:30

Nearly 2 million children in Sudan malnourished: UNICEF Some two million Sudanese children under five suffer from malnutrition every year, UNICEF's representative said on Sunday, urging the international community to boost funding to tackle the problem.

23 November 2015 11:13

Coffee-drinkers less likely to die from certain diseases People who report drinking three to five cups of coffee per day are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease, suicide, diabetes or Parkinson's disease.

17 November 2015 13:53

Growing obesity problem in Kazakhstan Obesity in Kazakhstan is becoming a serious issue. Nutritionists and scientists urge Kazakhstanis to reconsider their nutrition philosophies

13 November 2015 14:49

Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts say The UN's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warned that processed meats like sausages and ham cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too.

27 October 2015 13:12

Women urged to wait until 45 for breast cancer screenings In a controversial shift, a leading US medical association urged women to wait until the age of 45 before getting an annual mammogram to screen for breast cancer.

21 October 2015 15:10

China's smoking death toll to double to 2 million in 2030: study Cigarette smoking will kill about two million Chinese in 2030, double the 2010 toll, said researchers who warned of a "growing epidemic of premature death" in the world's most populous nation.

09 October 2015 17:18

Less than a quarter of cancer patients have access to safe surgery: study Fewer than a quarter of the 15 million people diagnosed with cancer worldwide this year have access to safe and proper surgery.

29 September 2015 10:44

'Cure' for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal Anya wasn't even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant.

29 August 2015 15:18

Obesity 'master-switch' in genes may be turned off: study Scientists have identified a genetic master-switch that makes some people more prone to obesity than others, and research out suggests it can be turned off, possibly leading to weight loss.

20 August 2015 11:56

Doctors should prescribe e-cigarettes to smokers: UK E-cigarettes should be prescribed to smokers to help them quit the habit, British public health experts recommended in a study.

19 August 2015 14:33