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The notion that certain companies involved in the manufacturing or mining of asbestos might suppress information about the harms of asbestos is not a new one. In fact, such stories can be traced back decades, such as when W.R. Grace…

One of the most high-profile lawsuits involving asbestos also just so happened to involve one of America's most high-profile companies, Johnson & Johnson. At issue in the lawsuit was whether Johnson & Johnson's talc-based products caused cancer among the plaintiffs…

Asbestos was a popular material for home construction primarily because of its ability to effectively insulate and serve as a flame-retardant material. Today, we now know about the health risks of asbestos since so many lives have been lost to…

As Americans, we tend to take for granted that asbestos is often all around us, especially in larger cities. Before asbestos was heavily regulated in the latter parts of the 20th century, asbestos was widely used in older buildings. As…

Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases every year, which is a painful reminder that the harms of asbestos are ongoing. Yes, asbestos used to be used much more widely than it is today, but this does not mean…

Mesothelioma victims who are diagnosed after being exposed to asbestos go through a difficult experience that is nearly impossible to put into words. The diagnosis can come decades after the exposure to asbestos occurred, surprising victims and their loved ones with…

Due to the fact that mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer, there is still so much left to be discovered regarding the disease. This is in true both in regards to improving treatment options, searching for a cure…

Mesothelioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer that tragically claims thousands of American lives every year. However, due to the relative rarity of this cancer, there are many commonly perpetuated myths and misunderstandings. Here are three well-meaning but…

Today, we now know that asbestos has claimed tens of thousands of lives because its microscopic fibers can be ingested or inhaled, which causes: Mesothelioma Asbestos-related lung cancer Asbestosis The science on this is settled, even as there is still…

It is a well-known scientific fact today that exposure to asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma cancer. However, there are actually many types of asbestos (six to be exact). All six types of asbestos minerals are carcinogenic in nature, meaning that…

While asbestos has been heavily regulated since the 1970s, the fact remains that some industries still heavily rely on asbestos to make products. However, asbestos has also been shown to cause mesothelioma, which is why some health experts advocate for…

It may come as something of a surprise to learn that asbestos, to this day, has still not been entirely banned. Yes, strict regulations are now in place for asbestos, but the fact remains that literal tons of asbestos-containing products…