Soon Congress is expected to vote on H.R. 1786, known more commonly to the public as “the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act.”…
Category: Mesothelioma
A History of Asbestos Part II: Asbestos through the Middle Ages
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can be separated into long, flexible fibers. For years, asbestos was used widely across a range of products,…
A History of Asbestos Part I: Asbestos in Egypt and Ancient Times
The word “asbestos" originates from ancient Greece, from a term meaning “inextinguishable.” While the mineral fiber is now known to be dangerous – it is…
Talc Toys Littered with Lethal Asbestos: Are Your Child’s Crayons Deadly?
Dora the Explorer™ coloring kits and Disney® crayons, among other products, have recently tested positive for trace amounts of asbestos, a lethal mineral fiber. The…
32-Year-Old “Boy Genius” Hikes Price of Important Drug 5,456% Then Immediately Re-Lowers After Public Outrage
Patients, infectious disease medical professionals, and the general public have been protesting for three straight days against an unprecedented price surge of a drug from…
9/11 Anniversary Shines a Light on Survivor Health Struggles
For many Americans, the events of September 11, 2001 are still fresh in their minds. Even 14 years later, it is nearly impossible to forget…
Respecting the Past: Legal Counsel for Scrappers Ignores the Sacrifice of Greater Detroit’s True Working-Class
Detroit and its suburbs were once a symbol of American industry and work ethic. High-rise apartments, skyscrapers, and business centers dotted the motor-city skyline. Now,…
UN Report Reveals Alarming New Asbestos and Mesothelioma Statistics
According to a new United Nations (UN) report, 1/3 of the 900 Million people living in Europe are exposed to asbestos at work and elsewhere.…
Railroad Workers Suffer High Risk of Mesothelioma
U.S. railroad workers built a system for safe, economical transport of people and goods from coast to coast. Unfortunately, their working conditions were not completely…
