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Israel Bombs Gaza With Asbestos, Experts Say It Will Kill For Decades
Rachel Sasser
5 mins read - October 19, 2024
Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza is expected to have devastating long-term health effects, with experts warning that asbestos contamination from debris could lead to a surge...
Arizona Veterans: The Persistent Danger of Asbestos Exposure
John Edwards
7 mins read - September 24, 2024
Veterans have long faced dangers other professions did not, and the use of asbestos in several vehicles, buildings, and ships was among the most significant risks – particularly i...
Asbestos Litigation Trends Reveal Ongoing Health Crisis, Study Finds
Jared Reagan
8 mins read - September 23, 2024
Asbestos was considered “A Wonder Material” as it can avoid heat; Still, it leaves in its wake a lethal trouble. It was banned in many countries including the United States but st...
The Asbestos Lawsuit Process: From Diagnosis to Legal Action
Katie Duquette
7 mins read - August 26, 2024
Asbestos lawsuits are critical for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, or other asbestos-related ailments. Such diagnoses can lead to major life ...
Study Finds State-Level Trends and Asbestos-Talc Risks
Jared Reagan
6 mins read - August 17, 2024
Lung cancer remains one of the most formidable public health challenges in the United States, with thousands of new cases diagnosed annually. A comprehensive analysis of lung canc...
Secondary Exposure Emerges as a Hidden Threat in the Ongoing Asbestos Crisis
John Edwards
4 mins read - August 14, 2024
In the shadows of America’s industrial legacy lurks a danger that extends far beyond the workplace. Asbestos, long known for its devastating health impacts on workers, is now reve...
Rising Mesothelioma Cases in Senior Women: Two Decades of Concern
Mary Pieper
5 mins read - August 5, 2024
According to an analysis performed by Mesowatch, the number of senior women in the United States dying from mesothelioma — a fatal form of cancer caused by exposure to deadly asbe...
WHO Labels Talc as ‘Probably Carcinogenic,’ Raising Cancer Concerns
Mary Pieper
3 mins read - July 8, 2024
The World Health Organization on Friday stated talc is “probably carcinogenic,” based on a study by the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).The study, publishe...
Seattle Area Asbestos Removal Contractor Fined $800K For Safety Violations
Mary Pieper
3 mins read - May 23, 2024
An asbestos removal contractor in the Seattle area is facing nearly $800,000 in government fines for not following health and safety procedures, exposing employees and homeowners t...
Study Linking Asbestos Talc, Ovarian Cancer Puts Pressure on J&J
Mary Pieper
3 mins read - May 22, 2024
New research linking the application of talc powder to the genitals and ovarian cancer could be a challenge to Johnson & Johnson as the company attempts to settle thousands of laws...
Healing Heroes: Expanding VA Support for Asbestos-Exposed Veterans
Mary Pieper
4 mins read - February 26, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs has significantly broadened VA health care eligibility for those exposed to toxic substances such as asbestos during military service. This expan...
EPA Seeks Public Input for Asbestos Risk Evaluation
Rachel Sasser
2 mins read - August 3, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday a call for public feedback on important technical details for a revised asbestos risk assessment. This reasses...
Study Reveals Strong Link Between Low-Level Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer
Jean Brannum
2 mins read - June 14, 2022
A recent study led by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) sheds light on the relationship between prolonged exposure to low levels of radon and the heightened risk of lung c...
More than 9,000 Americans die yearly from asbestos exposure, latest data shows
Matthew Davis
3 mins read - July 21, 2021
The diseases caused by asbestos exposure have claimed the lives of thousands of people over the years, and continue to do so with the lack of action to totally ban the use of asbes...
CNN chief anchor Amanpour reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery
Cameron Ayers
3 mins read - July 18, 2021
Amanpour says she made her diagnosis public not only for transparency but also to highlight the importance of an early diagnosis and to “urge women to educate themselves on this di...
Guilty Plea in Asbestos Release Case at Former IBM Site
John Edwards
2 mins read - May 21, 2021
In a significant legal development, a New York man has pleaded guilty to a Clean Air Act violation after negligently releasing asbestos during abatement at a former IBM site. Roger...
Researcher: Burying Asbestos in Sludge Is Not as Safe as We Thought
Cameron Ayers
3 mins read - April 23, 2021
EPA’s long-used method of dealing with asbestos-contaminated sites — burying it in sludge to prevent the cancerous fibers from becoming airborne — could carry serious repercussions...
Decline in Asbestos Suits Escalated in 2020, Report Finds
Cameron Ayers
4 mins read - April 8, 2021
Asbestos-based litigation continued its downward cycle in 2020, likely fueled by the pandemic, according to a consulting firm’s annual report.KCIC’s “Asbestos Litigation: 2020 Year...
Survey Says Over Half of Cargo Ships Still Contain Asbestos
Cameron Ayers
2 mins read - April 7, 2021
More than half of all cargo vessels in use today contain asbestos, according to an estimate from a maritime compliance company.Singapore-based Maritec made the startling claim in a...
Report: Mesothelioma Is Being Diagnosed in More Women and Later in Life
Cameron Ayers
3 mins read - April 1, 2021
A recent review of mesothelioma patient trends over the decades reveals that the disease is being diagnosed later in life, that overall survival is improving, and that significantl...
Senate Sets April 1-7 as National Asbestos Awareness Week
Cameron Ayers
2 mins read - March 26, 2021
The U.S. Senate has designated the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week to call public attention to the carcinogen’s risks.This comes in the form of a resolution...
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