Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer, usually discovered decades after the asbestos exposure that caused it. The physical damage caused by the disease is overwhelming. So…
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Why Do I Keep Hearing About Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that, while deadly, is not nearly as common as, say, lung, breast, or prostate cancer. So why do you…
3 Ways to Advocate for Loved Ones in Nursing Homes During COVID-19
One of the main strategies nursing homes are using to combat the spread of coronavirus is to restrict visits from family. While the reasoning behind…
A Mesothelioma Patient Caught COVID-19 and Showed No Respiratory Problems. How?
The more scientists learn about the novel coronavirus the more complicated the disease it causes appears to be. COVID-19 traditionally presents as a respiratory illness…
Study: Every Available Method of PFAS Disposal Increases Contamination
There are currently 3 primary ways for disposing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the dangerous chemicals used to make firefighting foam and a host…
Finding Asbestos in Your Home Is Normal — Here’s What to Do Next
Taking the proper actions after you discover asbestos will protect everyone who lives and works in the area. If you encounter asbestos in a building…
August 1 Marks the Ninth Annual World Lung Cancer Day, Spotlighting One of the World’s Biggest Killers
On August 1, 2021, people across the globe come together to recognize World Lung Cancer Day — an annual international campaign that brings much-needed education…
3M Deceived the U.S. Military, Knowingly Sold Faulty Earplugs, and Almost Got Away With It
In 2018, 3M Company paid the U.S. Department of Justice $9.1 Million to resolve allegations that it supplied the U.S. military with defective earplugs. The…
Most American Women Are Not Aware of the Risk of Cancer Associated with Breast Implants
The majority of American women are not aware that breast implants are linked to a rare form of cancer. While researchers and regulators have come…
