S. Korea reports three new MERS cases
South Korea reported three new cases of MERS as health authorities remained vigilant about the spread of the virus.
North Korea says it has 'cure' for MERS, Ebola, AIDS
North Korea says it has developed a vaccine that is "very effective" in treating MERS, Ebola and AIDS, the state mouthpiece KCNA reported.
MERS sparks mask rush in Asia, but are they effective?
As South Korea scrambles to control an outbreak of the killer MERS virus, its fearful citizens have donned surgical masks en masse.
WHO says MERS outbreak in S.Korea a 'wakeup call'
The World Health Organization said that the MERS outbreak in South Korea was a "wakeup call" and urged all countries to be more vigilant.
Smoking behind half of major cancer deaths: study
Smoking is responsible for nearly half of deaths due to certain types of cancers in 2011.
S. Korea reports 16th MERS death and five new cases
South Korea reported the 16th death in an expanding MERS outbreak and announced financial aid to the tourism industry.
S.Korea MERS virus outbreak "large and complex": WHO
South Korea's outbreak of the deadly MERS virus is "large and complex" and more cases should be expected, a team of World Health Organization (WHO) experts said.
Nestle challenges noodles ban in Indian court
Nestle said it is challenging a ban imposed by India on its hugely popular Maggi instant noodles brand after tests showed they contained excessive levels of lead.
S. Korean MERS cases rise to 122
South Korea reported 14 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), including the first pregnant woman infected by the potentially deadly virus.
Kazakhstani scientists explain Kalachi sleeping syndrome
Are the causes of the sleeping syndrome in Kalachi finally found?
Park postpones US trip as S. Korea MERS death toll hits nine
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has postponed a planned trip to the United States amid growing public alarm at the MERS outbreak which has now claimed nine lives.
S. Korea reports 7th MERS death, vows to end crisis
South Korea Tuesday reported its seventh death from MERS as the government -- concerned about the economic impact -- said it hoped to end the crisis this week.
S. Korea reports sixth MERS death, surge in infections
South Korea recorded its sixth death and biggest single day jump in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infections.
Nestle pulls Maggi noodles after India safety scare
Nestle said it was withdrawing its Maggi instant noodles from sale in India after a scare over excess lead content.
Iggy Azalea needs 'mental break' from touring
Hip-hop star Iggy Azalea has said she canceled her tour because she needed a "mental break."
Vice Minister of Healthcare and Social Development appointed
Birzhan Nurymbetov has been appointed Vice Minister of Healthcare and Social Development of Kazakhstan staring from June 1, 2015
Kerry cuts short Europe trip after breaking leg in bike crash
US Secretary of State John Kerry broke his leg in a cycling accident in France and will fly back to the United States for treatment, cutting short a European trip.
Wound dressing from cattle tissue developed in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani scientists have developed a wound dressing from cattle tissue.
New study backs risk estimate for contraceptive pills
The broadest study of its kind on Wednesday backed estimates that newer kinds of contraceptive pills carry a higher risk of dangerous blood clots.
Film legend Omar Sharif has Alzheimer's: agent
Egyptian-born film legend Omar Sharif, star of Oscar-winning classics such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago", is suffering from Alzheimer's disease/