Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is used to extinguish high-intensity fuel fires — but the key ingredient that makes this foam so effective may also put first…
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February Is National Cancer Prevention Month 2025
Sponsored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 aims to bring awareness to the avoidable causes of cancer and what people can…
Can You Sue for Lung Cancer?
Patients and their loved ones may be able to sue for lung cancer if they were exposed to asbestos. This dangerous mineral can cause lung…
$8 Billion J&J Talc Bankruptcy Settlement Challenged by U.S. Health Agencies
Johnson & Johnson’s $8 Billion talc bankruptcy settlement over asbestos in their baby powder and talc products has come under scrutiny by the Department of…
FDA Moves to Standardize Testing for Asbestos in Talc Products
With mounting evidence showing the connection between talcum powder and asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to implement…
California Lawmakers Call for Social Media Warning Labels on All Platforms
California lawmakers are taking action to address the rise in mental health issues linked to social media use. A new bill introduced by Attorney General…
Today Is the Anniversary of the First Successful Cesarean Section in the U.S.
While many people think of a cesarean section as a fairly modern medical innovation, depictions of C-sections can be found in Greek mythology, ancient Chinese…
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2025
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters are twice as likely to develop certain types of cancer than the general population, according to the International…
9 PFAS Chemicals Added to EPA Toxics Release Inventory List
In January 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added 9 PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals to their Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list. Certain facilities…
