Living in areas with persistent road traffic noise could increase the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study by Danish researchers. The study, which tracked more than 3 million people aged 40 and older over an 18-year period, was published in «JAMA Neurology.» Parkinson’s disease is the…
Spanish researchers have found that ultra-processed foods may be a direct risk factor for asthma in children. Using the NOVA food classification system, the study’s authors found that the greater the share of ultra-processed foods in a child’s diet, the higher the likelihood of developing asthma. According to a study…
Kazakhstan is shifting its approach to mental health care, placing greater emphasis on prevention and the early diagnosis of serious mental disorders. Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova outlined the initiative during a cabinet meeting. She said the measures are part of a comprehensive mental health plan covering the next four years.…
More than 172,000 Kazakh citizens have officially registered their decision on posthumous organ donation through the government’s online services portal eGov. Of those, about 156,100 registered a refusal, while around 16,100 gave consent, according to the Ministry of Healthcare. According to the ministry, 150 organ transplants were performed in Kazakhstan…
Millions of people recently cheered for their favorite teams during the FIFA World Cup, whether in stadiums or in front of their televisions. A new study by Japanese researchers suggests that these shared experiences may do more than bring people together — they may also trigger measurable physiological changes. Watching…
Fruits, vegetables, fish and other healthy foods are becoming increasingly unaffordable for millions of people around the world. According to the UN, nearly one in three people worldwide can no longer afford a nutritious, healthy diet. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that 2.69 billion…
For more than two months, Kazakhstani doctors fought to save the life of newborn Aslan Aliyev. Born in Thailand, he was flown to Almaty on a charter flight in critical condition. Over the following weeks, pediatric surgeons treated his intestinal obstruction, while neonatologists helped him learn to breathe and feed…
According to new global guidelines on the prevention, early detection and management of dementia published by the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing risk factors early. WHO estimates that more than 57 million people worldwide are currently living with…
Every minute of hesitation during a stroke costs a person up to 1 million brain cells. Yerkin Duissenbayev, head of the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology at Kazakhstan’s National Center for Neurosurgery, explained why it is critical to call an ambulance immediately at the first signs of facial asymmetry or…
A series of minimally invasive procedures was performed on patients with severe mitral regurgitation using the transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) approach during an international hands-on workshop at the Almaty Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases. The procedures were performed on beating hearts without opening the chest or using a…
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare has proposed new rules for purchasing medical equipment using budget funds and the Compulsory Medical Insurance System (CMIS). The key change would allow hospitals to purchase equipment directly from manufacturers through financial leasing. The draft regulation has been published on the Legalacts.egov.kz portal. According to the…
Playing video games provides small but measurable cognitive benefits, according to.research findings published in the journal Acta Psychologica. Scientists analyzed data from more than 130 studies involving about 14,000 participants to examine how video games affect cognitive abilities. The researchers conducted three meta-analyses that included correlational studies, comparisons between gamers…
News recently spread about the death of 16-year-old Kazakh citizen Sunkar Sabit, who had traveled to India for cancer treatment. According to media reports, his mother is seeking to bring home his cryopreserved sperm, which had been collected and frozen before he underwent chemotherapy. The case has prompted public debate,…
Russian researchers have developed an experimental drug designed to protect healthy tissue during radiation therapy, according to Andrey Kaprin, director general of the National Medical Research Center of Radiology under Russia’s Ministry of Health, RIA Novosti reported. Designed to protect healthy tissue Kaprin, Russia’s chief oncologist, said the drug is…
Why do some people continue to gain weight even after eliminating fast food and sugary soft drinks from their diets? According to Roman Terushkin, an endocrinologist and nutritionist, the answer may lie in some products that are widely marketed as healthy. In a post on Threads, Terushkin identified three popular…
Blood sugar control may be key to preserving cognitive function as people age. A study published in «Molecular Psychiatry,» a peer-reviewed scientific journal, found that excess glucose may accelerate brain aging and contribute to serious neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. How the study worked To investigate the biological processes behind…
All oncology centers in Kazakhstan will host an open day aimed at the early detection of sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects bones and soft tissues. Up to 500 cases annually According to orthopedic oncologist Almatbek Yelekbayev, sarcoma is a highly aggressive malignant tumor that develops in the…
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a comprehensive new law regulating psychological activities, marking a historic shift in how mental health services are managed and monitored in the Central Asian nation. The “Law on Psychological Activity,” enacted July 2, 2026, establishes the first rigorous legal framework for the profession, ranging…
A new set of rules and requirements for psychologists and other professionals who provide advisory services has entered into force in Kazakhstan after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law «On Psychological Activity,» adopted by the Senate in late June. According to MP Asem Rakhmetova, the law was drafted in line…
Wisdom teeth are often considered the most troublesome teeth because they erupt later than the rest, can be difficult to treat and frequently cause discomfort. Aralbek Tasbulatov, a dentist and prosthodontist, explained why the jaw is not always prepared for the eruption of third molars and what risks they can…
Researchers in the U.S. have identified a protein that helps cancer cells resist some of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs, potentially contributing to treatment resistance and disease relapse. The findings were published in the Cell Reports journal. Scientists at Michigan State University investigated how ovarian cancer and other types…
An international team of researchers has found that Nordic walking may have antidepressant effects, helping people with depression recover more quickly than previously thought. Depression is one of the world’s most common mental health disorders, affecting an estimated 5.7% of adults. Read also: New study finds ‘significant link’ between poor…
Doctors in Yekaterinburg, Russia, treated a 14-year-old girl whose wisdom tooth was growing in a sinus cavity instead of her jaw, according to EANews.ru. The rare condition caused severe pain on the left side of the girl’s face, along with headaches, nasal congestion and persistent discomfort around her eye. The…
Certain common foods may help people with type 2 diabetes improve blood glucose control, lower LDL («bad») cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure, according to a report cited by Medical News Today. Researchers reviewed scientific evidence on natural dietary approaches for diabetes management and identified several foods whose potential benefits are…
