Rapid-American, a retail and consumer holding company once known for its McCrory Stores and cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden (now owned by Revlon, Inc.),…
Category: Mesothelioma
Talking With Your Doctor About Mesothelioma Treatment Options
As a cancer patient, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is become your own advocate. Doing so often involves initiating…
Here’s How to Honor Juneteenth — Our Newest Federal Holiday
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, ordering the liberation of nearly 4 million enslaved African-Americans in the Confederate south. Despite the…
More Than 40,000 Americans: Estimated Number of Asbestos-Related Deaths Rises Once Again
Every 12 minutes, an American dies from an asbestos-related disease. That’s according to recent data from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which…
On International Firefighters Day, We Recognize the Brave Men and Women Who Protect Our Local Communities
Tuesday, May 4 marks International Firefighters Day — a day to both remember all of the firefighters who have lost their lives and to support…
National Stress Awareness Day
April 16 marks National Stress Awareness Day, a time for us all to reflect on the stress that is a part of our daily lives…
It’s Black Maternal Health Week: Here’s How to Show Your Support for Black Mothers Everywhere
As part of this April’s National Minority Health Month, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance has announced its fourth annual Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), which…
Can AI Be Used to Help Treat Mesothelioma?
New research out of the United Kingdom shows that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to help patients who have been diagnosed…
The Truth About Protective Equipment for Handling Asbestos
Modern science has now proven that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. However, many people believe that wearing a mask can prevent asbestos…
