12 results

• Study Finds Tunnel Workers Face Increased Silicosis Risk

  April 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Silica dust exposure leading to silicosis lung injuries is not limited to artificial stone countertops, according to the findings of a study into Australian tunnel work.

• Paraquat Risk of Parkinson’s Disease for Farmers Leads To Calls For Ban in Australia

  September 17, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Parkinson's disease activist group in Australia is calling for a ban of the controversial weed killer Paraquat, following increasing scientific evidence and real world reports linking the herbicide to the neurological condition, which has no cure.

• Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray Recall Issued in Australia Due to Presence of Benzene

  December 29, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A Banana Boat sunscreen recall in Australia comes after high levels of benzene were detected in some spray-on products.

• Zantac NDMA Contamination Found in 75% of Tablets Tested By Australian Investigators

  October 15, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Australian investigators say 75% of all Zantac tablets contain excessive amounts of NDMA, which is a suspected carcinogen.

• Allergan Breast Implants Removed From Market By FDA Due To BIA-ALCL Fears

  July 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has asked Allergan to recall all of its Biocell microtextured breast implants due to their link to breast implant lymphoma.

• Textured Breast Implant Ban Proposed By Australian Regulators Due To Cancer Fears

  July 15, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Australian regulators are likely to ban all textured breast implants in that country before the end of the month due to concerns over breast implant lymphoma.

• Textured Breast Implants May Face Ban In Australia After Cancer Review

  May 8, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Australia could ban some types of breast implants after it completes a review of potential cancer risks.

• Information on Breast Implant Cancer Case Reported By Australian Health Regulators

  September 24, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Australian officials have released a guide for women concerned about breast implant-associated cancer.

• Essure Class Action Lawsuit Filed For Women Injured by Birth Control Implant in Australia

  August 14, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  An Essure class action lawsuit is expected in Australia before the end of the year from women who suffered allergic reactions and other complications.

• Transvaginal Mesh Banned in Australia Due To Unreasonable Risks

  December 1, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Australia has issued a ban on all transvaginal mesh products, with regulators there saying that the risks of complications outweigh any benefits, which are few or non-existent.