Carcinogens are substances known to cause cancer. Many seemingly natural items can be very dangerous for humans. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral substance. It exists in large quantities within the Earth's crust. Historically, companies used asbestos for a...
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Can a new drug help mesothelioma sufferers live longer?
If you find out that you or a family member has contracted malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), the doctor will likely make clear that your time together will be limited. There is no known cure for this cancer, and by the time it is discovered, it is usually quite...
How can workplace asbestos be taken home?
It’s well known that anyone who had significant exposure to asbestos due to their work needs to keep an eye out for the warning signs of cancers such as mesothelioma. It’s important for people to tell their doctors about their work history so they can bear it in mind...
Are children at risk from asbestos in school?
Talcum powder cases have raised concerns about hidden health risks in everyday products. Similarly, asbestos in schools poses a potential threat to children's well-being. As parents and educators, you need to understand the risks and know how to protect the young...
When talc used on babies sickens them as adults
For decades, talcum powder was marketed as a gentle and harmless product, often used on infants to prevent diaper rash and keep their skin dry. Parents trusted its silky texture and familiar scent, unaware that some talc products contained a hidden danger—traces of...
Why was asbestos used? History of dangerous minerals
Asbestos is a mineral that has been widely used for many years because of its fireproofing properties. This mineral was used in many fields, including vehicles, construction, manufacturing and shipyards. People would place these minerals in walls, pipes, construction...
3 products that could contain asbestos-contaminated talc
Asbestos exposure can lead to serious illnesses. Some people develop lung conditions, such as asbestosis. Asbestos also has a clear connection to several kinds of cancer. Mesothelioma, a cancer that begins in the organ linings, has a known connection with asbestos....
FDA proposal on talc-based cosmetics is a good step
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a newly proposed rule aimed at protecting consumers from asbestos contamination in talc-based cosmetics. This initiative would address longstanding concerns about the presence of asbestos – a known carcinogen...
How might responding to an emergency expose you to asbestos?
If you have worked in the emergency services, then it is important to consider whether you have been exposed to asbestos. If you have, then you should stay aware of any signs that you have developed an asbestos-related cancer. One of the scenarios where you might have...
Another multi-million dollar award granted in a talc lawsuit
For decades, people trusted talc powder as a supposedly safe health and beauty solution. People used it to avoid odors and prevent moisture accumulation. In fact, Johnson & Johnson even marketed talc powder as baby powder. Countless parents sprinkled the powder...
