If you’re like a lot of other folks, you start digging out the holiday decorations early so that they can go up the first day of November -- just as soon as the Halloween decor is down. There’s only about six short weeks to get ready, so we’re taking this time to...
When people hear the phrase “asbestos exposure” they commonly think of heavy industry, mining or construction. Unfortunately, countless individuals in numerous occupations run the risk of deadly exposure. Due to the heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties of the...
Asbestos and mesothelioma illnesses often go undiagnosed. It is hard to pinpoint all the reasons why this occurs. However, this helps to highlight the importance of finding a medical professional dedicated to learning if you have mesothelioma or an asbestos-related...
Asbestos was once thought to be a safe option for specific uses, such as insulating homes. In the United States, mining of asbestos stopped in 2002, and many uses of the substance have been stopped because it was discovered that it can lead to mesothelioma, a fatal...
There are multiple types of mesothelioma. One is known as peritoneal, as it forms in the abdomen’s lining, which is known as the peritoneum. This is lower than other organs which can sometimes be impacted, such as the lungs, but that does not make this cancer any less...
Patients rely on medical expertise to evaluate their symptoms and deliver a timely, accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a delayed or incorrect diagnosis to result in a worsening condition or an illness with an accelerated rate of advance. Since...
There was good and bad news earlier this month for people affected by asbestos in talcum. A Missouri court of appeal upheld a verdict made against Johnson & Johnson in 2018 but slashed damages awarded from $4.69 billion to $2.2 billion. The original case was...
Roundup, the household weed killer with the main ingredient glyphosate, may carry with it severe health risks. It is the most widely used pesticide in the U.S., often for tending gardens and yards, and often shows up in food. However, past cases show Roundup leading...
If you’re still using ranitidine to treat heartburn, it is very important that you know that this medication has been linked to cancer and recalled. It is no longer being sold. You should stop using it immediately if you have older packages still in your home. The...
When you received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it blindsided you. You had no idea that you’d ever been exposed to asbestos or that mesothelioma was even a possibility. In your mind, you had some pneumonia or COPD; mesothelioma never entered into your thoughts. The...
