Hundreds of consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Avon® talc-based powders caused them to develop cancer. Many of these claims link Avon’s talc to asbestos…
Category: Asbestos Exposure
How to Get Involved on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2025
Recognized each year on September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day honors the tens of thousands of individuals and families who have felt the devastation that comes…
Honor the U.S. Air Force’s 78th Birthday
This year, the United States Air Force will celebrate its 78th birthday. The U.S. Air Force was established as its own branch of the military…
Can You Get Lung Cancer from Asbestos Exposure in 2025?
Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be around 234,580 new cases…
6 Unexpected Sources of Asbestos Exposure in the Home
For years, asbestos was used in everything from toothpaste and cigarette filters to the fake snow in The Wizard of Oz. Many manufacturers of asbestos-containing…
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 10 Testimonies of Long-Term Survival & Hope
Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos, can come as a surprise to many. Because symptoms can take 20-50 years…
August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 235th Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 235 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
15 States Combined for Over 185,000 Asbestos Deaths in 18 Years
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was once widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and other trades. States where these industries were common are among…
Is There Talc in Your Food & Medicine?
While concerns about talc in cosmetics have been widely publicized, far less attention has been given to its presence in food, supplements, and medications, even…
