Kazakhstan makes first brain tumor surgeryNational Center for Neurosurgery in Astana has successfully remove a brain tumor located close to motor cortex - the first such surgery in Kazakhstan.
Japanese 111-year-old becomes oldest manA Japanese man born months before the Wright brothers carried out the first human flight was recognised as the world's oldest male.
Kazakh scientist invents all-healing ointmentKazakh scientist Murat Gilmanov has invented an antibiotics-based ointment that has almost no side effects and has excellent skin penetration.
Google 'anti-aging' group has a websiteGoogle's new company aimed at addressing problems of health and aging has taken a step forward - with its own website and mission statement.
Peace Corps withdraws from W. Africa over Ebola fearsThe US Peace Corps announced it was pulling hundreds of volunteers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone due to growing concerns over the spread of the deadly Ebola epidemic raging in West Africa.