September 19, 2024 Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, but many people at risk aren’t getting screened...
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What is Stage Four Mesothelioma and How Long Does it Last?
July 30, 2024 Although mesothelioma is the respiratory disease most commonly associated with asbestos, other health conditions have been linked to this naturally...
Brazil Stirs Controversy, Sinks Navy Ship Carrying Toxic Materials
October 18, 2023 Faced with an aging aircraft carrier contaminated with hazardous materials, the Brazilian government stirred worldwide controversy when it intentionally sunk...
Makeup Products Made for Children Contain Asbestos
August 22, 2023 Playing with toy makeup can expose children to dangerous carcinogens like asbestos, according to tests conducted by the Environmental Working...
Alabama Chemical Workers Exposed to Dangerous Asbestos for Years
June 27, 2023 Asbestos exposure has long been known to cause health problems, including the deadly cancer mesothelioma. Because of that, it has...
$4.4M Verdict in Asbestos Bowling Ball Trial Upheld on Appeal
September 24, 2021 Judge affirms ruling in favor of family of a former bowling alley owner who contracted mesothelioma after drilling asbestos-containing bowling...
J&J Exploring Talc Bankruptcy Option
September 9, 2021 Johnson & Johnson is considering a plan to offload contaminated talc liabilities using bankruptcy protection. Multinational healthcare giant Johnson &...
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...
