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The Australian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Australian
Australian supplement company Blackmores facing potential class action lawsuit
Australian supplement giant Blackmores is facing potential class-action lawsuit, over claims that excessive levels of vitamin B6 in some of the company's over-the-counter products have led to serious health complications. Dominic Noonan-O'Keeffe began taking Blackmores supplements in May 2023 to support his health, ahead of the birth of his first child. Unaware the magnesium product contained potentially 'toxic' levels of vitamin B6, he claims he soon developed severe symptoms – including fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, heart palpitations, and loss of sensation, according to Polaris lawyers. Doctors later diagnosed him with neuropathy linked to excessive B6 intake. Despite stopping in early 2024, Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe claims he continues to suffer daily from nerve pain and other symptoms. Polaris Lawyers – who are representing Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe, the lead plaintiff in the potential class-action – allege they later discovered the magnesium product contained about 29 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6. Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe claims he suffered lasting health impacts after taking Blackmores Magnesium+. Picture: Supplied Polaris Lawyers is now investigating a proposed class action against Blackmores for the excessive B6 levels in their vitamin supplements. 'It's alarming to walk down the vitamin aisle of any chemist in Australia and see vitamin supplements containing levels of B6 which are far and above the recommended daily intake,' Polaris Lawyers Founder and Principal Nick Mann said. 'What happened to Dominic is tragic, but he is not alone – we are aware of reports that excessive levels of B6 in over-the-counter supplements may have caused lasting injuries to hundreds of Australians. 'Polaris Lawyers is currently investigating a class action on behalf of anyone who has suffered injuries as a result of excessive levels of B6 as a result of taking Blackmores vitamin supplements.' Blackmores is one of the country's biggest supplement providers. Picture: Supplied In an interim decision report released in June, the TGA acknowledged no clear consensus on a safe vitamin B6 level that fully prevents peripheral neuropathy. The decision proposed rescheduling products containing over 50mg per day as 'Pharmacist Only Medicines.' A Blackmores spokesperson said they were aware of the TGA's proposed changes. 'At Blackmores, we are committed to the highest standards of product quality and consumer safety. All our products, including those containing Vitamin B6, are developed in strict accordance with the regulatory requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),' the spokesperson said. 'This includes compliance with maximum permitted daily doses and the inclusion of mandated warning statements. 'We acknowledge the interim decision issued by the TGA and we will ensure full compliance with its final determination.' Amelia Swan Journalist Amelia Swan joined News Corp as a cadet reporter in 2024. Amelia Swan
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Urgent health warning issued for Aussie territory after infected man visited multiple tourist spots
Australians living in the metro areas of the Northern Territory have been issued a public health alert after someone infected with measles visited popular tourist spots. The unnamed man, who is believed to have contracted the virus while overseas in Indonesia, spent several days travelling through parts of the NT while infectious. He visited multiple hotspots, including national parks, airports, and well-frequented attractions, NT Health said on Saturday. 'The NT Centre for Disease Control is urging Territorians to be alert following confirmation of a measles case who travelled through Darwin and Alice Springs while infectious,' it said. Authorities have urged anyone who visited affected locations between July 17 and 23 to watch for symptoms including fever, sore eyes, runny nose, a cough, and a blotchy red rash. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to serious health complications and, in some parts of the world, it remains a leading cause of death among children under five years old. 'Check your vaccination status,' an NT Health spokesperson told 'Measles is highly contagious but preventable with two doses of a measles-containing vaccine.' The measles virus is typically spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, with the particles lingering and potentially infecting anyone nearby. Experts warn that simply being in the same room as an infectious person may suffice to contract the virus. A person is generally considered infectious from shortly before symptoms appear until four days after the rash develops. On July 17, the man believed to be infected took part in a full-day tour with Ethical Adventures at Litchfield National Park, NT Health said. The next day, he departed on an overnight trip with AAPT Kings and dined at the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru between 6pm and 8pm. On July 20, he visited the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory from 1pm to 3pm. Later that afternoon, he travelled through Darwin Airport, departing at 3.30pm on Qantas flight QF1960, and arrived at Alice Springs Airport at 7pm. Finally, on Tuesday, July 23, the man flew from Alice Springs to Cairns on Air North flight TL361. According to NT Health, symptoms of measles can take up to 18 days to appear after exposure. 'Anyone who attended these locations during the listed times should monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if unwell,' the alert said. 'The vaccine is safe and effective, and available from your GP, local health centre, Aboriginal health clinic, and vaccinating pharmacies.' Measles poses the highest risk to young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. In Australia, a vaccine is available as a combination vaccine containing measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) or measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV). All children are currently recommended to get vaccinated for measles at 12 and 18 months of age as part of the National Immunisation Program. Infants can be vaccinated from six months old if travelling overseas, or when an outbreak happens, but will still need two more doses at 12 months and 18 months.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Jesy Nelson says she could not ‘enjoy' her pregnancy due to health complications
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has said she could not 'enjoy' her pregnancy due to a string of health complications. The 34-year-old singer gave birth birth to twins Ocean Jade and Story Monroe in May, after documenting pregnancy complications on her social media including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Advertisement According to the NHS, TTTS affects 10% to 15% of identical twins who share a placenta and 'can have serious consequences'. Speaking on ITV's This Morning, Nelson said: 'I couldn't believe the percentages and what could potentially happen to them. 'I almost felt like, from that point, I couldn't really enjoy my pregnancy because I was just constantly worried that something was going to happen. 'I actually had a threatened miscarriage quite early on as well and from then I was like, I don't even want to announce it (the pregnancy). Advertisement 'When I think back to it now it makes me feel so sad because its like, when you're pregnant, that should be like the happiest time of your life.' TTTS is caused by abnormal connecting blood vessels in the placenta which leads to an imbalanced blood flow from one twin to the other, leaving one with a greater blood volume than the other. One treatment involves using a laser to burn away the blood vessels in the placenta that are causing the unequal flow. Nelson said she was scanned weekly and monitored closely, but within a matter of days her symptoms had changed drastically and she had to undergo the emergency procedure. Advertisement She said: 'There were symptoms to look out for, it was like, if your belly gets really tight, like a drum, if you're struggling with your breathing. 'And two days after my scan, we'd gone to the park, and I couldn't even walk because I was just so out of breath. But it's so hard when you're pregnant with twins as well, because what is normal and what's not? 'I was just like, well, I've got twins, of course I'm going to be out of breath and of course my belly is going to be really tough, I am growing two humans. 'And then it was thanks to Zion, actually, that I said to him, 'Can you feel my belly? Because I've actually got so used to feeling like this, I don't know what's normal any more'.' Advertisement Jesy Nelson (Matt Crossick/PA) The twins' father, musician Zion Foster, said: 'It felt like overnight we literally went from pre-stage to like, you have to have the procedure now. And that procedure is not even guaranteed to work. And I think that was another thing that was terrifying.' After spending more than 10 weeks in hospital after the procedure, Nelson gave birth to the twins 31 weeks and five days early on May 15. The singer is best known as a former member of pop group Little Mix, rising to fame after winning The X Factor in 2011. The group, which included Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall, were behind chart-topping singles including Cannonball, Shout Out To My Ex and Wings. Advertisement Nelson left the band in December 2020 and has since released two songs as a solo artist – Boyz, which featured US rapper Nicki Minaj, in 2021 and the Bad Thing in 2023. She will feature in a new Prime Video docuseries, Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix, which will follow her through her pregnancy and take a closer look at her decision to leave the girl group.
News.com.au
20-07-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Aussie supplement company Blackmores facing potential class action over allegedly ‘toxic' levels of B6 in products
Australian supplement giant Blackmores is facing potential class-action lawsuit, over claims that excessive levels of vitamin B6 in some of the company's over-the-counter products have led to serious health complications. Dominic Noonan-O'Keeffe began taking Blackmores supplements in May 2023 to support his health, ahead of the birth of his first child. Unaware the magnesium product contained potentially 'toxic' levels of vitamin B6, he claims he soon developed severe symptoms – including fatigue, headaches, muscle spasms, heart palpitations, and loss of sensation, according to Polaris lawyers. Doctors later diagnosed him with neuropathy linked to excessive B6 intake. Despite stopping in early 2024, Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe claims he continues to suffer daily from nerve pain and other symptoms. Polaris Lawyers – who are representing Mr Noonan-O'Keeffe, the lead plaintiff in the potential class-action – allege they later discovered the magnesium product contained about 29 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6. Polaris Lawyers is now investigating a proposed class action against Blackmores for the excessive B6 levels in their vitamin supplements. 'It's alarming to walk down the vitamin aisle of any chemist in Australia and see vitamin supplements containing levels of B6 which are far and above the recommended daily intake,' Polaris Lawyers Founder and Principal Nick Mann said. 'What happened to Dominic is tragic, but he is not alone – we are aware of reports that excessive levels of B6 in over-the-counter supplements may have caused lasting injuries to hundreds of Australians. 'Polaris Lawyers is currently investigating a class action on behalf of anyone who has suffered injuries as a result of excessive levels of B6 as a result of taking Blackmores vitamin supplements.' In an interim decision report released in June, the TGA acknowledged no clear consensus on a safe vitamin B6 level that fully prevents peripheral neuropathy. The decision proposed rescheduling products containing over 50mg per day as 'Pharmacist Only Medicines.' A Blackmores spokesperson said they were aware of the TGA's proposed changes. 'At Blackmores, we are committed to the highest standards of product quality and consumer safety. All our products, including those containing Vitamin B6, are developed in strict accordance with the regulatory requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),' the spokesperson said. 'This includes compliance with maximum permitted daily doses and the inclusion of mandated warning statements. 'We acknowledge the interim decision issued by the TGA and we will ensure full compliance with its final determination.'
Fox News
14-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
California pastor John MacArthur hospitalized with life-threatening illness as church community rallies
John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church (GCC) in Sun Valley, California, has reportedly been hospitalized with pneumonia following years of health complications. The announcement regarding the 86-year-old's health came as the congregation was celebrating Sunday service over the weekend, according to The Roys Report. "This week, Pastor John contracted pneumonia," associate pastor Tom Patton reportedly announced at the church's 11 a.m. service on Sunday. "He was admitted into the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon." Patton reportedly asked the congregation to pray for MacArthur, along with his wife, four children and fifteen grandchildren. The pastor previously made national headlines after a California judge ruled he could continue holding in-person services despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide coronavirus restrictions. MacArthur has suffered from years of health complications while in the spotlight, including a sudden onset of illness during a 2023 service. Since 2023, he has reportedly undergone numerous surgeries to treat atrial fibrillation and other conditions. He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this year while undergoing a "second procedure" on his lungs, according to the outlet. "That procedure was successful, and (I) am now back at home," MacArthur previously said in a statement at the time, according to The Roys Report. "The doctors are optimistic about my recovery, and I am eager to return to you once I regain my strength." However, MacArthur's prognosis reportedly created uncertainty regarding his health among the church's congregants, with Patton telling members of the community that the pastor's recovery from "three surgeries in the second half of 2024" was "slower than expected, and saw "occasional setbacks affecting his heart, lungs and kidneys." MacArthur has led GCC's congregation for 56 years and is president of Grace to You, a nonprofit organization dedicated to distributing nearly 400 book titles authored by the pastor, according to the church's website. "We place our dear pastor at the feet of the glorious Savior," Patton was quoted as saying during Sunday's service. "Whom he has served so faithfully for so many years and now awaits His final command to be in his presence forever." Grace Community Church did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
