September 14, 2021 When J.G Adami coined the term “mesothelioma” in 1909, he knew that he stumbled upon a rare and unique form...
Tag: asbestos exposure-related illness
Dealing with Asbestos is Hard, but COVID-19 Makes It Harder
August 31, 2021 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in March 2020, “complete and fundamental change” has been the defining motto of many...
Asbestos Use in America – An Ongoing Concern
April 7, 2021 When following the number of stories about asbestos and its role in cancer, health problems, and deaths over the years,...
How Wildfires Can Expose Residents to Asbestos
February 17, 2021 For many years now, scientists have persistently confirmed that climate change is bound to increase the frequency and intensity of...
The Threat of Asbestos Exposure After a Hurricane
February 10, 2021 Hurricane readiness is a skill needed by an estimated 44.8% of the nation’s population. Each year, coastal states stretching from...
Asbestos Might Be Lurking in Your Home
February 4, 2021 Older homes, for all their charm and elegance, appeal to a wide range of buyers in search of timeless staircases...
Honor Our Military Veterans — Veterans Day 2020
November 11, 2020 November 11, 1918, marked the end of World War I and, in 1938, November 11 became an official holiday in...
The Industrial History of Asbestos: When Did They Learn It Was Toxic?
October 22, 2020 In 1924, the first medical article on the hazards of asbestos was published in the British Medical Journal, a prestigious...
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2020 – Strength in Unity
September 30, 2020 On September 26th, 2004, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) – a nonprofit charity – established Mesothelioma Awareness Day with...
