Sex remains a topic many people feel uncomfortable discussing — much like menstruation. Talking about sex during a period can feel especially awkward, even though many couples have sex during menstruation. Kursiv Health spoke with Vera Yazar, an obstetrician-gynecologist, to find out whether sex during menstruation is safe, whether pregnancy…
Diet may help maintain healthy skin and reduce some visible signs of aging. One way to support skin health is to increase your intake of three food groups: fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and fermented foods, the BBC reported. Colorful fruits and vegetables Carrots, tomatoes, peppers and other brightly colored…
All five Russian citizens hospitalized in St. Petersburg have tested positive for mpox, RIA Novosti reported, citing Botkin Hospital. Doctors treating the patients at the infectious diseases center said the illness ranged from mild to moderate and that all patients were stable. According to RIA Novosti, Russia’s consumer protection and…
A new assessment published in The Lancet has identified 17 major threats to human health and survival between 2025 and 2100. Two of them — the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear conflict — carry the potential to cause human extinction. The assessment was conducted by the Lancet…
The causes of childhood cancer remain poorly understood. Unlike adults, children have had less time to accumulate DNA damage from environmental exposures and aging. Researchers in Norway may have identified a possible explanation involving the immune system. Their findings were published in the Frontiers in Immunology journal. The researchers analyzed…
Dry food, fast food and coffee may cause some stomach discomfort, but they are hardly key drivers of chronic gastritis. According to gastroenterologist Zhazira Rakhmetova, who practices at an oncology clinic, the belief that an improper diet causes gastritis is largely a myth. Meanwhile, the real factors that trigger inflammation…
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare considers the risk of a widespread mpox outbreak in the country to be low but does not rule out imported cases. Health screening and quarantine measures have therefore been strengthened at border checkpoints. «Given the reported cases in several countries around the world … the possibility…
Pistachios contain compounds involved in sleep regulation. Researchers from Spain and the U.S. set out to determine whether they contain enough of these compounds to have a noticeable effect. The findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research Reviews. How pistachios may affect sleep Pistachios contain tryptophan, an amino acid…
Searching for a single «miracle food» for weight loss is pointless. Lasting satiety comes from combining the right foods on your plate, nutritionist and endocrinologist Yulia Gracheva explains. She recommends adding simple, affordable sources of protein to everyday meals to help curb hunger and make it easier to stick to…
Almaty oncologists are adopting new technologies. For the first time, lung tumors have been removed using a surgical robot rather than conventional surgery, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare reported. The innovative system gives surgeons 3D vision and highly precise instruments. For patients, this means smaller incisions, less pain and a shorter…
Russian government agencies and universities have begun purchasing stress-relief toys for their employees, according to the Russian Telegram channel Baza. Journalists identified dozens of unusual government contracts under which regional agencies and universities are buying hundreds of branded anti-stress toys. Ordinary consumers are embracing the trend, too: demand for such…
On Oct. 12, Kazakhstan’s National Research Oncology Center (NROC) and Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B.) signed a memorandum of cooperation, the country’s Ministry of Healthcare reported. Kazakhstan’s Minister of Healthcare Akmaral Alnazarova discussed prospects for joint projects with members of a Belgian delegation in Astana. Representatives of IBA, Spentys, Ugani, Ecosteryl…
For eighteen months, a woman from Almaty lived with a growing tumor in her abdomen, attributing the sensation of heaviness and an expanding belly to extra weight she had gained. As a result, the tumor reached the size of a full-term pregnancy. When it started to cause pain, the woman…
Professional scissors, hair clippers and razors may release nickel and cobalt, metals that can trigger allergic contact dermatitis, according to a study published in the journal Contact Dermatitis. How the study was conducted From March to June 2026, researchers examined hairdressing tools at 58 salons across Denmark, covering different areas…
Astana IT University students have developed CardioScan, an online platform that helps detect signs of cardiovascular diseases, Vechastana.kz reported. The project was presented at the AI-SANA exhibition for student projects from all over the country. How CardioScan works The platform combines a portable device that tests the heart’s electrical activity…
According to MedRussia, an independent healthcare media project, the Russian Ministry of Health has instructed gynecologists nationwide to identify patients who do not want children. Under new guidelines from the Russian ministry, women aged 18 to 49 who say they do not wish to have children will now be referred…
A telemedicine center has been launched at the Mangystau Regional Multidisciplinary Hospital with the cooperation of South Korea, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare reported. The project will enable online consultations with doctors in Kazakhstan and abroad, as well as AI-assisted diagnosis of diseases. The center was opened as part of the…
Artificial intelligence is coming to Kazakhstan’s outpatient clinics: testing has begun for a smart system that detects the risk of heart failure at an early stage. Most importantly, it requires only an electrocardiogram. According to the Ministry of Healthcare, a neural network analyzes the data and alerts doctors to patients…
If your daily routine consists of going from home to your car, then to the office and back again, your body gradually adapts to a lack of movement. Physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist Vladimir Karasenko explains why this lifestyle can lead to pain and discomfort. Your leg and glute muscles “fall…
When a person loses weight, fat does not simply «burn away,» nor does it leave the body through sweat. In fact, the body gets rid of it another way. Researchers at the University of Birmingham explained how the process works, as reported by Euronews, citing an article in The Conversation.…
Breast cancer affects men as well as women. About 20 men in Almaty, Kazakhstan, are registered as patients with the disease, according to doctors at the Almaty Oncology Center, nur.kz reported. Akbota Adilova, head of the center’s consultative and diagnostic department, said breast cancer can develop at any age and…
News of the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Russia’s Irkutsk region has caused a stir on social media. Authorities were compelled to address rumors of a potential plague outbreak and quarantine measures, saying the disease poses no threat to the region’s residents. The incident has prompted…
Men worldwide face a higher risk of cancer, including cancers not linked to biological sex. A study published in JAMA Oncology suggests that genetics alone cannot explain this disparity. After analyzing data from nearly 600,000 patients, researchers concluded that lifestyle factors account for much of the difference in cancer rates…
Patients in Russia with recurrent depression may have more treatment options. The updated standard of care includes electroacupuncture, electrical brain stimulation and laser blood irradiation. Russia’s Health Ministry has already published the new standard, which will come into effect on Oct. 3. It will replace the 2022 document and apply…
