In February 2026, Vanderbilt Minerals LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the growing financial burden of asbestos litigation tied to the company's talc…
Category: Asbestos Lung Cancer
What Is Asbestos Poisoning?
Asbestos poisoning can refer to many illnesses that are caused by exposure to asbestos, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and more. Asbestos is a mineral…
Can AI Help with Mesothelioma? New AI Cancer Detection & Treatment Options
Researchers are studying how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) could help more effectively diagnose and treat mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by…
FDA Pulls Proposed Rule to Test for Asbestos in Cosmetics
Despite mounting evidence linking talcum powder to asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn a proposed rule to implement standardized testing on…
Newton Star Market Closed Due to Asbestos
On October 28, 2025, a popular grocery store in Massachusetts closed their doors to shoppers over an “imminent health hazard.” The health hazard? Asbestos. Demolition…
Avon® Talc Bankruptcy Approved
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…
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…
