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: Mesothelioma
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…
Raising Awareness on Rare Disease Day 2026
On February 28, more than 100 countries will celebrate the 19th annual Rare Diseases Day 2026, a time to raise awareness for the over 300…
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…
February Is National Cancer Prevention Month 2026
Each February, National Cancer Prevention Month 2026 brings awareness to the avoidable causes of cancer and what people can do to live healthier, happier, safer,…
19 Celebrities & Famous People with Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. While exposure is more common among trade workers, thousands of products contained asbestos, and…
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Despite mounting evidence linking talcum powder to asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn a proposed rule to implement standardized testing on…
Over $1.5 Billion Awarded in Latest Johnson & Johnson Talc Verdict for Mesothelioma
In December 2025, a Baltimore jury handed down a record-setting talc verdict, awarding more than $1.5 Billion to a woman who alleged that Johnson &…
Asbestos in Ductwork and the Risk of HVAC Asbestos Exposure
From the early 1950s through 1980, many forced-air heating ducts installed in American homes and buildings were constructed, secured, or wrapped with materials that contained…
