Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before, but individuals still require more assistance as they age – a trend that hasn’t necessarily changed.…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Awarded $25 Million in New York Talc Lawsuit
On May 21, a New York jury awarded a $25 Million mesothelioma verdict to a mesothelioma survivor who claims her cancer was caused by her…
Off the Battlefield, Military Veterans Continue to Fight Asbestos-Related Diseases
Most Americans have a family member or friend who is a veteran or know someone who has been on active duty or in a combat…
Dangers of Delivery: Study Finds American Hospitals Often Put the Lives of Mothers and Infants at Risk
While childbirth is a joyful occasion for families, we sometimes forget how pregnancy and delivery can be a high-risk time for mothers and infants. Careful…
Asbestos Can Be Hiding in Home Building Materials – Know the Danger Signs
For decades now, asbestos has been publicly known as a lethal carcinogen. It may be an organic mineral found naturally within the earth, but it…
EPA Under Fire During First-Ever Hearing on Full Asbestos Ban
“I wish today’s hearing wasn’t necessary – that this bill wasn’t necessary,” said Rep. Frank Pallone, D-NJ, at the recent House subcommittee hearing on a…
New York Times Editorial Board Calls for Reckoning on Medical Device Safety
The market for the manufacturing of medical devices has more than doubled since the year 2000, with industry sales topping off at around $400 Billion.…
It's National Women’s Lung Health Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
The second full week of May marks National Women’s Lung Health Week (May 12-18), a time to promote awareness of lung cancer and other lung…
FDA Will Not Ban Textured Breast Implants Due to Cancer Risks
On May 2, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced steps the agency is taking in order to address growing concerns about cancer associated with…
