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Brain scans reveal new clues about autism and social bonds
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (375+ words) New brain imaging research suggests that people with similar autistic traits connect more easily with one another and synchronize their brain activity in unique ways during conversation, challenging the long-standing view of autism as primarily a social impairment, reports a…...
Japan's tooth regrowth breakthrough moves closer to reality
20+ hour, 42+ min ago (329+ words) Scientists in Japan are moving closer to a future where missing teeth could naturally grow back, following the world's first human trial of a tooth regeneration treatment, reports Qazinform News Agency correspondent. Researchers at Kyoto University Hospital have begun testing…...
WHO warns "candy-flavored" nicotine pouches hook new generation
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (357+ words) The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning over the rapid rise of nicotine pouches marketed to young people through sweet flavors, influencer campaigns, and social media promotion, saying the products risk creating a new generation addicted to…...
Kazakhstan to launch specialized center for rare genetic skin disorders
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (142+ words) Children in Kazakhstan living with rare hereditary diseases will soon have access to specialized medical care through a dedicated treatment unit, Qazinform News Agency reports. One of the conditions treated at the center is epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic disease…...
Kazakh Government approves KZT42. 5bn pharmaceutical plant project in Karaganda region
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (31+ words) The Government of Kazakhstan has approved an investment agreement between the Health Ministry and the Karaganda Pharmaceutical Complex for the construction and modernization of pharmaceutical production facilities, Qazinform News Agency reports....
Premature mortality declines in Kyrgyzstan
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (212+ words) Over the past eight years, Kyrgyzstan has reduced premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by nearly a third, Kabar reports. According to the Swiss Embassy, "from 2018 to 2026, the Swiss initiative contributed to a significant reduction in the overall burden of non-communicable…...
New QR code system for blood components introduced in Kazakhstan
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (247+ words) Kazakhstan's Republican Blood Center under the Ministry of Healthcare has introduced the Scan QAN digital system, which uses QR codes on blood component labels, Qazinform News Agency reports. According to the Ministry of Healthcare, the new system is designed to…...
Kazakhstan performs 77 organ transplants over three months
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (223+ words) Kazakhstan reports a growth in organ transplantation procedures, Qazinform News Agency cites the Healthcare Ministry. Organ transplantation remains the only chance of survival for thousands of patients in Kazakhstan. Expanding donor culture and improving infrastructure are critical to meeting the…...
Kazakh scientists test home-grown vaccine against wormwood allergy
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (230+ words) Scientists of the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University began Phase II clinical trials of a homegrown drug designed for immunotherapy against wormwood pollen allergy, Qazinform News Agency reports. Wormwood pollen is known as the main seasonal allergen in Kazakhstan and…...
Kazakhstan eyes establishing national operator to handle radioactive waste
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (230+ words) Qazinform Kazakhstan eyes establishing national operator to handle radioactive waste The Majilis of the Kazakh parliament has passed the first reading of a draft law regarding radioactive waste handling, along with associated legislative amendments, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports. According…...