Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted the public that asbestos has been detected in 2 cosmetic products. The manufacturers — Claire’s Stores…
Category: Mesothelioma
Honoring Mesothelioma Survivors and Their Families on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is met with difficulty by many in the asbestos prevention community. For thousands of families impacted by asbestos, they are acutely aware of…
Firefighter Cancer Registry Will Be Valuable Research Tool in Fight Against Cancer
Firefighting is obviously a dangerous profession. Every year, thousands of men and women risk their health and safety to save lives, homes and communities. Yet…
Inviting Disaster: U.S. Increased Asbestos Imports in 2018
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…
Mesothelioma Survivor Awarded $25 Million in New York Talc Lawsuit
On May 21, a New York jury awarded a $25 Million mesothelioma verdict to a mesothelioma survivor who claims her cancer was caused by her…
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…
