Some jobs come with known dangers. Sadly, there are countless jobs that also come with a hidden danger: asbestos. A common asbestos myth is that…
Category: Mesothelioma
Who Is Really At Risk of Developing Mesothelioma?
Much of what you see in the media about mesothelioma features senior citizens as the victims, so it’s easy to believe that only elderly people…
How Dangerous Is Asbestos Really?
There are countless myths surrounding the current use of asbestos. Many Americans wrongly believe that asbestos has been banned in the US, but unfortunately that's…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: The Truth About Common Asbestos Myths
Many Americans know that asbestos is dangerous. They also may know it was widely used in products like insulation. But after that? Much of what…
Women’s History Month: 6 Legal Trailblazers
March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge and reflect upon the storied contributions of women throughout U.S. history. While the struggle for equal…
X-Ray Images Show Post-COVID-19 Lung Damage Worse Than Smoker’s Lung
Could the lung damage caused by COVID-19 be worse than the damage caused by chronic smoking? Texas trauma surgeon, Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall, believes that just…
Is it Finally the Right Time to Address Asbestos in U.S. Schools?
It’s still too soon to judge how post-pandemic life in America will be different, if at all. While the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines promises…
Tips for Managing Mental Health After Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer, usually discovered decades after the asbestos exposure that caused it. The physical damage caused by the disease is overwhelming. So…
Why Do I Keep Hearing About Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that, while deadly, is not nearly as common as, say, lung, breast, or prostate cancer. So why do you…
