Study finds genetic cause for common heart ailment
A genetic variation doubles the risk of developing calcium deposits in the heart, a common condition that, in severe cases, can narrow or block the aorta.
Energy leaders say climate crisis more urgent
Energy industry leaders on Wednesday called for a fresh push in the fight against climate change and urged governments to make it easier for the world's poor to access power sources.
Miss Photogenic awarded to Kazakhstan beauty at 2013 Queen of Universe
Spain’s Ivette Saucedo won the Queen of the Universe-2013 award.
China police chief 'who owns hundreds of houses' sacked
A Chinese police chief has been sacked after reports he owned hundreds of houses and a false identity card, state media said Wednesday in the latest scandal to fuel public outrage over corruption.
Almaty leads by number of complex surgeries in Kazakhstan
High-tech surgeries are held in all major hospitals of Almaty: medical expert.
Bionic eye gives hope to the blind
After years of research, the first bionic eye has seen the light of day in the United States, giving hope to the blind around the world.
Furry crabs may be healing Great Barrier Reef
Furry crabs once thought to be damaging the Great Barrier Reef may in fact be helping save the coral by stopping the spread of disease.
Balkhash lake might shrink to 10% of its size
Balkhash lake may lose up to 86 percent of its water reserves by 2045, which will mean a huge environmental disaster for Kazakhstan.
Third world is swamped with fake TB drugs: study
Africa, India and other developing countries are awash in fake or sub-standard drugs for tuberculosis, fuelling the rise of treatment-resistant strains of TB.