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My kids played with contaminated sand in Adelaide – here’s what I want you to know

“Our school … may have received a coloured sand product recently recalled by the ACC due to asbestos concerns.” My heart sank. Working in a newsroom, I was aware of the asbestos scare unfolding in the ACT and Queensland on Friday. “Those poor parents,” I …

Nearly 70 schools, preschools to close amid asbestos remediation works set to ‘take days’

Multiple recalls are in force for sand products feared to contain asbestos, including ones used in ACT’s schools and preschools. Photo: James Coleman. Nearly 100 ACT schools and preschools are at least partially closed across Canberra today (17 November) …

Asbestos has been found in children's coloured sand: What parents need to know as schools and childcare centres shut

By BRIAN OLIVER PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY Multiple schools and early learning centres accross the country have shut after asbestos was found in coloured sand used for children's art and sensory play.  On …

What's the risk to kids from asbestos found in coloured sand?

Schools in New Zealand and Australia have closed after recall notices were issued on both sides of the Tasman for coloured sand found to contain asbestos. Professor Brian Oliver at the University of Technology Sydney looks at the scale of the risk. …

Nearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recall

Nearly 250 schools and early learning services have sent queries to the Ministry of Education after a brand of coloured play sand had been found to contain asbestos. The ministry’s leader of operations and integration, Sean Teddy, said it had received …

70 schools shut as asbestos fears grow

More than 70 schools across the ACT will remain closed after some of Australia’s biggest retailers pulled popular play sand off the shelves over fears it may contain asbestos. At least 15 schools were shuttered on Friday by the ACT Education Directorate …

Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand

Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its spaces were professionally tested. Teddy said he appreciated that parents and caregivers would be anxious and urged anyone concerned …

70 schools shut as asbestos fears grow

More than 70 schools across the ACT will remain closed after some of Australia’s biggest retailers pulled popular play sand off the shelves over fears it may contain asbestos. At least 15 schools were shuttered on Friday by the ACT Education Directorate …

More than 200 schools, ECEs on alert over asbestos sand fears

Fears over asbestos-contaminated sand have led to the closure of at least eight schools today after a list of recalled products grew over the weekend. The recall expanded on Saturday after multiple products sold at Kmart were added to a list of brands …

Risk to children low amid asbestos scare, expert says

Families flock to hazard testing lab amid asbestos sand concerns

Concerned families and retailers have inundated a materials testing laboratory with enquiries, since news broke that asbestos had been detected in decorative and coloured sand for children. Australia's consumer watchdog initially issued a recall notice …

Lung cancer screenings and medical advancements are game changers for Louisiana

Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake.“When I started my practice here in Baton Rouge, it quickly became apparent that we were diagnosing the majority of our lung cancer patients at the later stages,” said …

Asbestos scare spreads as nearly 70 ACT public schools to close over contaminated sands

Nearly 70 public schools will be closed due to an ongoing asbestos scare after the toxic substance was reported in further brands of children's sand products. Monday's compulsory closures in the ACT follow the shutdown of 23 schools and preschools …

A new VA rule limits benefits for male breast cancer. Critics blame Trump's war on gender ideology.

In an unannounced policy change, the Department of Veterans Affairs is making it harder for male veterans with breast cancer to get care and disability benefits. Critics are calling it a misguided attempt to bend science to the Trump Administration's …

Dunedin primary school closed for asbestos testing

A Dunedin school is closed today as a brand of play sand it has been using is being tested for asbestos. On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said four products sold by Kmart - the 14-piece sandcastle building set and the …

School shutdown in ACT, SA over asbestos sand fears today

Schools will stay shut in the ACT and South Australia today amid the ongoing fallout to recalls of popular play sand that may contain asbestos products last week. The sand has been found in dozens of schools in both jurisdictions. After the recalls widened …

‘Negative to airborne asbestos’, but Australia still shuts 69 schools after sand recall

Nearly 70 schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will close on Monday after coloured play sand used in playgrounds and classrooms was recalled because some samples were found to contain asbestos, according to BBC News. The recall was issued by …

Schools close as more types of play sand test positive for asbestos

One of the affected play sand brands. Photo: Supplied / Product Safety NZ Some schools in Canterbury have closed for asbestos testing because a brand of play sand they had been using has been found to contain asbestos. On Saturday, the Ministry of …

Australia shuts 69 schools out of Asbestos fear

Sixty-nine schools in Canberra, the capital of Australia, have been closed from Monday after asbestos was detected in coloured decorative sand. The sand, intended for children, contained traces of chrysotile asbestos. The local government announced the …

Immunotherapy Drugs Market to Reach USD$ 872.64 Billion by 2033, Driven by mAbs, CAR-T, and Checkpoint Inhibitors

Immunotherapy Drugs Market Expansion | Biologics & Next-Gen Therapy Growth AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Size and Growth According to DataM Intelligence, the Immunotherapy Drugs Market was …

A New Era of Doctor Search: ScoreDoc Introduces Its Best Rated Doctors List

ScoreDoc launches the Best Rated Doctors List, bringing clarity to patient doctor search and offering providers a complete view of their online reputation. FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ScoreDoc, a leading …

UbiVac CEO Presents Pioneering Dark-Matter Cancer Vaccine Advances at Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Workshop

Clinical Data Show DPV-001 Combo immunotherapy Triples Response Rates, PFS, and Doubles Overall Survival Over Standard of Care NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UbiVac, www.ubivac.com, a private, clinical-stage …

Doctors Against Genocide Urgent Press Conference

Doctors Against Genocide will hold an Urgent Press Conference tomorrow to issue a critical warning: Gaza is on the brink of a mass-casualty winter disaster. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doctors Against …

Korean Researchers Publish Study on Pediatric 3D-Printed Dental Material in International Journal

– Graphy’s “TC-80” Resin Demonstrates Mechanical Stability Optimized for Adolescent Patients MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Korean Researchers Publish Study on Pediatric 3D-Printed Dental Material in …

Rejuven8u Brings Guided Meditation for Anxiety and Sleep to Alberta, CA

Rejuven8u, a wellness company based in Red Deer, Alberta, has announced new guided meditation sessions to help people in Alberta manage anxiety & improve sleep. RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rejuven8u, a …

In-Silico Clinical Trials Market to hit $6.39B by 2033 | Key Growth Drivers & Outlook 2025

Next-Gen Drug Development Rises | In-Silico Trials Market to Reach $6.39B by 2033 with Strong United States. Leadership AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview According to DataM Intelligence …

FXMedia Powers the Future of Cognitive Health with SingHealth’s VR-Based Assessment Tool

FXMedia develops CAVIRE-2 with SingHealth, using VR daily-life simulations to support early detection of cognitive impairment in older adults. SINGAPORE, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore-based digital solutions company FXMedia …

Jointechlabs Expands in Europe With Swiss Registration and Appointment of Noted Physician to Scientific Board

Dr. Markus Klingenberg brings new clinical and research depth to company. Swiss device registration enables full expansion into Switzerland. BRANDON, FL, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jointechlabs, Inc., a US and EU- …

Kiteworks Launches Secure Data Forms With Military-Grade Security and Complete Data Sovereignty

Only secure data forms solution combining FedRAMP High Ready certification, FIPS 140-3 validation, and regional data residency to eliminate compliance risks SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which …

Grabbterapi flyttar terapin till golfbanan, gymmet och promenaden

Ny svensk tjänst låter män boka terapisamtal på golfbanan på gymmet och under promenader och har redan skapat en växande väntelista via TikTok. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grabbterapi flyttar samtalet till …

Pfizer Joined in a Depo-Provera Meningioma Case in California State Court

Research and legal claims highlight alleged mutagenic risks of Depo-Provera, linking long-term use to increased meningioma frequency and recurrence LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “To this day, Pfizer does …

KoushiCare LuminEyes: World’s First AI Powered Light-Based Eye Wellness Device Inspired by Photobiomodulation Science

We’re excited to launch soon on Kickstarter—follow us at www.global-koushicare.com to stay updated and enjoy exclusive early-bird pricing！ TOKYO, JAPAN, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KoushiCare, an innovative health and wellness technology …

North America Plastic Surgery Market to hit $25.8B by 2033 | Latest Insights by DataM Intelligence

North America Plastic Surgery Market Outlook 2025–2033 | Size, Share & CAGR NEW YORK, IL, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview The North American Plastic Surgery market grew from USD 13.0 billion in 2023 …

Medical Polymers Market to hit USD 78.46 Billion by 2033 | Global Industry Growth & Competitive Landscape

Medical Polymers Market Size to Grow at 7.5% CAGR | Global Market Analysis & Industry Forecast AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Market Overview DataM Intelligence projects the global medical polymers …

Vigna Law Group: Depo-Provera Meningioma Claim Filed in Alameda County

Experts warn Depo-Provera may increase meningioma risks, noting evidence of higher recurrence and questioning continued prescribing after tumor removal LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “At some point along the way, …

Diagnostikum Group selects Oxipit CXR Suite after rigorous multi-vendor evaluation

Diagnostikum Group selects the Oxipit CXR Suite across its network to advance chest X-ray workflows in Austria, through integration with Oxipit’s partner DeepC. VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oxipit, a leading …

Kiteworks Launches Secure Data Forms With Military-Grade Security and Complete Data Sovereignty

Only secure data forms solution combining FedRAMP High Ready certification, FIPS 140-3 validation, and regional data residency to eliminate compliance risks SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which …

Kiteworks Launches Secure Data Forms With Military-Grade Security and Complete Data Sovereignty

Only secure data forms solution combining FedRAMP High Ready certification, FIPS 140-3 validation, and regional data residency to eliminate compliance risks SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which …

Wearable Electrocardiogram (ECG) T-Shirt Market to Reach US $1.58 Billion by 2029

The Business Research Company's Wearable Electrocardiogram (ECG) T-Shirt Market to Reach US $1.58 Billion by 2029 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Get 20% Off All Global Market Reports …