Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, 78, died from pneumonia in Sydney. Best known for Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, Neill had recently announced remission from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' Star, Dies at 78 From Pneumonia
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for Jurassic Park, died from pneumonia at age 78. His family plans a private memorial at his farm.
CDC Investigates Cyclospora Outbreak Affecting 400+ Across Four Midwest States
A Cyclospora outbreak has sickened over 400 people across four Midwestern states since May, with investigators still searching for the contaminated food source. Health officials warn the actual case count is likely much higher.
Trescientos pacientes del Chuvi acceden a nuevos fármacos específicos contra la migraña
El Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro trata a 300 pacientes con nuevos fármacos específicos para migrañas autorizados en 2020, que muestran eficacia del 70% con mejor tolerancia que tratamientos previos.
BMW 218 Gran Coupe M Sport arrives in Malaysia from RM204,800
BMW Group Malaysia introduced the 2026 218 Gran Coupe M Sport variant priced from RM204,800, featuring aggressive M styling, upgraded interior, and adaptive dampers for enhanced performance.
1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
A 50-foot cabin cruiser sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz on Tuesday with 20 people aboard. One person died, three remain missing, and 16 were rescued after the vessel took on water in rough seas.
One dead, three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
A 50-foot cabin cruiser sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday with 20 people aboard. One person died, three remain missing, and 16 were rescued after the vessel took on water in rough seas.
La vacunación contra gripe y covid se retrasa hasta el 5 de octubre por cambios en cepas
El departamento de Salud retrasa dos semanas la campaña de vacunación contra gripe y covid-19 hasta el 5 de octubre debido a cambios en las cepas recomendados por la OMS. La región de Lleida mantiene una cobertura de vacunación del 42,2%.
Contractor charged after toxic gas deaths at Singapore water treatment facility
A contractor and manager face charges over workplace safety failures that led to two worker deaths from hydrogen sulphide exposure at a PUB water treatment facility in May 2024.
Extended sleep linked to Alzheimer's protein markers in blood study
A study of 2,410 participants found that sleeping 8.5+ hours nightly correlates with higher levels of p-tau181, an Alzheimer's-related protein, suggesting long sleep may reflect early neurodegeneration.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs show promise in reducing binge eating disorder symptoms
A UCL-led meta-analysis of 25 trials found GLP-1 weight loss drugs reduce binge eating episodes and loss-of-control eating, offering potential treatment for the 17 million people worldwide with binge eating disorder.
Perú amplía a 23 vacunas su esquema de inmunización con nuevas protecciones para recién nacidos
El Minsa incorpora cinco nuevas vacunas al calendario nacional, elevando el total a 23, e introduce por primera vez un anticuerpo monoclonal para proteger recién nacidos contra el Virus Respiratorio Sincitial.
Grupo Laboratório Corrêas inaugura 22ª unidade no Centro Histórico de Petrópolis
O Grupo Laboratório Corrêas inaugurou sua 22ª filial no Centro Histórico de Petrópolis, reforçando compromisso com qualidade e acesso aos serviços de saúde na região.
Foreign-born Black Americans show significantly lower stroke risk
A study of 64,717 Black Americans found those born outside the U.S. have substantially lower stroke rates, with African-born individuals showing 57% lower odds than U.S.-born counterparts.
SA braces for bird flu as zoo closes aviaries, experts warn against exotic parrot imports
South Australia is implementing precautions against H5 bird flu following detections in wild birds, while conservation groups oppose federal plans to lift a 30-year ban on exotic parrot imports that could introduce new disease pathways.
Pakistan Hospital Highlights Hepatitis Crisis as WHO Flags High Disease Burden
Dr. Ziauddin Hospital observed World Hepatitis Day 2026, highlighting Pakistan's high hepatitis burden due to unsafe medical practices, weak policy enforcement, and resource gaps. Experts emphasized vaccination, safe healthcare, and early diagnosis as elimination priorities.
Gut Dysbiosis Drives Breast Cancer Spread Through Bile Acid Buildup
University of Virginia researchers discovered that bile acid buildup from unhealthy gut microbiomes drives hormone receptor-positive breast cancer metastasis, potentially opening new prevention and treatment pathways using FDA-approved drugs.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading 2-4x faster than reported, UN warns
UN warns DR Congo's Ebola epidemic is 2-4 times larger than reported, with record daily infections and deaths occurring in communities before patients reach care facilities.
Ebola outbreak in DRC outpacing response as cases spread to five provinces
Two months into the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC, the epidemic has spread to five provinces with cases and deaths far exceeding confirmed counts. WHO warns the response is losing ground as the virus outpaces containment efforts.
Eight Silent Warning Signs Your Liver May Be Failing
Liver disease progresses silently with 60-70% damage possible before symptoms appear. Eight overlooked warning signs—from fatigue to dark urine—often get mistaken for common ailments, but early detection can reverse early-stage fatty liver disease.
New shingles vaccine shows dementia protection promise, but South Africa faces affordability hurdles
South Africa has launched Shingrix, a highly effective shingles vaccine that studies suggest may lower dementia risk by up to 24%, but its R5,566 two-dose cost and limited public awareness pose adoption challenges.
FDA Shuts Accused's Family Spice Shop in Ketan Agarwal Murder Case
Maharashtra FDA ordered closure of a spice shop run by Siya Goyal's family and seized Rs 8.14 lakh worth of products for food safety violations, amid her ongoing murder investigation.
Zobo plant shows promise against drug-resistant UTI bacteria in Nigerian study
Nigerian researchers found that Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) extracts inhibit multidrug-resistant E. coli bacteria in laboratory tests, offering potential complementary treatment for UTIs amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
Sociedade Americana amplia rastreio de câncer colorretal com testes de sangue e fezes
A Sociedade Americana do Câncer atualizou diretrizes para incluir exames de sangue e fezes no rastreio de câncer colorretal, complementando a colonoscopia como padrão de referência para pacientes entre 45 e 75 anos.