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Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc powder, denies danger
The link between disease and asbestos was first recognized in the early 20th century, but illnesses related to exposure to the mineral have continued to the present day. Although it’s been decades since it was banned as a material in construction and manufacturing,...
3 household items you didn’t know contain asbestos
Exposure to asbestos can happen outside of industries that require workers to deal with harmful chemicals in factories or other work sites. In fact, there might be items you use every day in your own home that contain asbestos. To protect you and your family from...
The danger of asbestos exposure does not end at the worksite.
Many workers are aware that their job puts them at risk of exposure to dangerous substances. However, when they bring that danger home to their families, severe consequences can result. In cases of asbestos exposure, these workers could have unknowingly exposed their...
5 Telltale signs of asbestos poisoning Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring minerals whose properties are resistant to heat and corrosion. The strength of asbestos fibers made it ideal in the past for a variety of building materials, such as insulation,...
What is secondary asbestos exposure?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was found early on to exhibit strong heat- and fire-resistant properties. Unfortunately, after being used in numerous industries and construction projects, it was discovered that the inhalation of asbestos fibers could...
Is there asbestos in the jewelry box?
Asbestos continues to impact millions of people. Its silent prevalence in housing and construction claims the lives of over 10,000 Americans annually. Though the U.S. government has regulated its use, asbestos will continue to endanger people as long as it remains...
Mesothelioma clinical trials delayed by pandemic demands
As the novel coronavirus impacts everyone in the United States, the medical community has also responded, pivoting research and clinics toward treating the COVID-19 disease. Many facilities, resources and personnel previously dedicated to researching other conditions...
Recent study strengthens link between talc and mesothelioma
Most cases involving asbestos and mesothelioma have focused on manual laborers. However, the evidence is building that asbestos-contaminated talcum powder, more commonly known by the brand name Baby Powder, is causing serious illnesses among a different set of people....
Will the U.S. ban asbestos?
Asbestos has plagued American workers for over a century since doctors first discovered its deadly effects in the early 1900s. In fact, insurance companies in the U.S. and Canada began increasing premiums while decreasing benefits to asbestos workers as early as 1908....
How long does it take for mesothelioma symptoms to show up?
Mesothelioma, a cancer that often affects the organs, is caused by exposure to asbestos. This type of disease has a significant latency period, or time between exposure and symptoms. How long is the mesothelioma latency period? According to The Mesothelioma Center,...
