Kazakhstani invents device to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases
Damel Mektepbayeva, junior researcher at Nazarbayev University, has developed a device that rapidly diagnoses sexually transmitted diseases.
Ashya King's parents freed from jail in Spain
The British parents arrested for taking their ill son Ashya King from hospital looked forward to being reunited with him after being freed from jail.
Gene clues to glaucoma risk
Scientists said they had identified six genetic variants linked to glaucoma, a discovery that should help earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Brain tumour boy in 'stable condition' as parents face court
A five-year-old British boy with a brain tumour who was taken from hospital without medical consent is in a "stable condition" in Spain.
Time running out for 'kidnapped' brain tumour boy taken to France
A frantic police hunt was underway Saturday for a five-year-old boy with a brain tumour taken from a British hospital by his family.
Kazakhstan makes first brain tumor surgery
National Center for Neurosurgery in Astana has successfully remove a brain tumor located close to motor cortex - the first such surgery in Kazakhstan.
E-cigarettes should be banned for minors: US heart assn
E-cigarettes should be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes and should not be sold to minors.
Kazakh football players accept Ice Bucket Challenge
Ice Bucket Challenge continues with the captain of the Almaty Football Club Kairat Samat Smakov.
New study suggests treatment possibility for autism
People with autism have too many synapses according to a new study that may point to a treatment for the complex disorder.
Ice Bucket Challenge reaches Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Majilis Deputy Vladislav Kosarev has taken part in the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Instant noodles carry health risks for women: study
Women who eat instant noodles at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol.
Botox may slow tumor growth in stomach cancer: study
International researchers said Wednesday the toxic injections might also be able to stop cancer in its tracks, at least temporarily.
Japanese 111-year-old becomes oldest man
A Japanese man born months before the Wright brothers carried out the first human flight was recognised as the world's oldest male.
Air France staff refuse to fly to Ebola-hit nations
Some Air France flight crews are refusing to board planes bound for Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria over fears of the Ebola outbreak.
Over 2000 people need new organs in Kazakhstan
Over 2 thousand people require organ transplantation in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh scientist invents all-healing ointment
Kazakh scientist Murat Gilmanov has invented an antibiotics-based ointment that has almost no side effects and has excellent skin penetration.
Infected Ebola patients flee after attack on Liberia clinic
Seventeen Ebola patients in Liberia who fled from a guarantine centre after it was attacked by club-wielding youths were missing.
World Class bike race in Almaty on August 16
Almaty roads will closed for World Class Almaty bicycle race tomorrow.
Older people should get high dose flu shot: study
Older people are likely to benefit from a high-dose flu vaccine to ward off the seasonal malaise.
Google 'anti-aging' group has a website
Google's new company aimed at addressing problems of health and aging has taken a step forward - with its own website and mission statement.