The United States is the only developed country in the west that has not banned asbestos. Over 55 other nations have made the import and…
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Memorial Day 2019: Remembering Our Heroes and Marking Their Sacrifices
Memorial Day may be a time for parades and picnics, but most importantly it is a day to remember those members of the military who…
Mesothelioma Survivor Awarded $25 Million in New York Talc Lawsuit
On May 21, a New York jury awarded $25 Million in compensatory damages 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…
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…
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…
The New EPA Final Rule on Asbestos — ‘A Complete Betrayal’
On April 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule that makes sure discontinued uses of asbestos products cannot re-enter the American market…
To Boost Baby Powder Sales, Johnson & Johnson Marketers Targeted Specific Groups Without Communicating Risks
There are over 13,000 plaintiffs alleging that their mesothelioma or ovarian cancer was caused by Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder. Many of those suing the…