With mounting evidence showing the connection between talcum powder and asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to implement…
Category: Asbestos Lung Cancer
Quit Smoking During the Great American Smokeout 2024
The Great American Smokeout® began as a single event in a small town, but over the years, it has become a nationwide opportunity for smokers…
Can You Get Lung Cancer from Asbestos Exposure?
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…
How to Get Involved on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024
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 77th Birthday
This year, the United States Air Force will celebrate its 77th birthday. The U.S. Air Force was established as its own branch of the military…
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…
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 7 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…
What Is Asbestos Poisoning? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Asbestos poisoning can refer to many illnesses that are caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in over 3,000 products…
The Silent Threat: 5 Unexpected Items Containing Asbestos in Your Home
For decades, asbestos was used in everything from toothpaste to cigarette filters and even the fake snow in The Wizard of Oz. Many manufacturers of…
