On August 1, 2020, people across the globe come together to recognize World Lung Cancer Day — an annual international campaign that brings much-needed awareness…
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J&J Faces $2.1 Billion Talc Verdict After Missouri Appeals Court Upholds Circuit Court Decision
On Tuesday, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District denied Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to overturn a jury verdict in favor of 22 women who…
Asbestos in Talc Concerns Prompt L’Oreal, Chanel, and Revlon to Drop Potentially Hazardous Cosmetic Products
Public outcry, coupled with nearly 20,000 talcum powder lawsuits, has prompted major cosmetics manufacturers to move away from talc — a key ingredient in many…
7 Reasons Mesothelioma is Difficult to Diagnose
In the 20th century, many people killed by mesothelioma died without ever knowing the name of their disease. There were no workplace protections, the relevant…
Honoring the Sacrifice of American Veterans on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we remember the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have died serving their country. With the pandemic and political…
3 Promising Advancements in Mesothelioma Research
Are there any new treatments for mesothelioma? It’s an appropriate question for May, which is National Cancer Research Month. The month-long observance is orchestrated by…
Can Buildings Be Demolished Safely Without Asbestos Abatement?
In Detroit, the emergency demolition of houses that contain asbestos has presented researchers with an unusual opportunity for study. Normally, before renovating or tearing down…
Cancer Risk from Asbestos Inhalation Confirmed by EPA — What Happens Next?
As part of its unprecedented review of toxic substances used in America, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: How Lawsuits Brought Down the Great Asbestos Empire
In 1969, the Johns-Manville Corporation paid 285 of its former employees in a historic asbestos settlement. The workers argued that Johns-Manville had known the extreme…