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Avoid Asbestos While Changing Your Brakes

Changing brake pads is a common task for vehicle maintenance, but it carries potential health risks due to asbestos, a hazardous mineral still found

Why Avoiding Talc-Based Products May Be a Good Idea (Hint: Asbestos)

Talc-based products, ranging from cosmetics to baby powders, have long been marketed for their smooth texture and moisture-absorbing properties.

More Work Needed to Reduce Asbestos Exposure and Disease

Assessing the Damage from Asbestos and Efforts to Regulate and Reduce ItDo asbestos bans save lives? Maybe, but the answer to this question is

Study Summary: Asbestos and the Supply Chain

An “asbestos-free” claim about insulation or another building product is meaningless, according to a recent study.Worldwide, stakeholders’

Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer May Be Deadlier Than Other Lung Cancers

Highlighting the heightened risks and aggressive nature of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure.Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once hailed

The Unique Challenges of a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Delving into the complexities and emotional hurdles faced during a mesothelioma diagnosis.Mesothelioma, a rare cancer primarily associated with

Throat Cancer and Asbestos: Understanding the Correlation

Exploring the hidden link between asbestos exposure and the risk of developing throat cancer.Often, when it comes to asbestos exposure, the first

Immunotherapy and Tumor Treating Fields Offer  Breakthrough in Mesothelioma Treatment

Promising new therapies offer hope for mesothelioma patients with innovative treatment methods.Recent advances in mesothelioma treatment offer hope

Legal Implications of the EPA's 2024 Asbestos Evaluation

Understanding How the EPA’s Latest Ruling Could Impact Regulations, Industries, and Public HealthWhen the Environmental Protection Agency banned

Royal Renovation Woes: Buckingham Palace Battles Asbestos Hazards

Even Buckingham Palace, amidst its grandeur, faces the universal challenge of battling hidden asbestos hazards during its extensive renovations.In the

Kenya Takes Aim at Asbestos in Schools and Hospitals

For many a decade, asbestos served as a staple (and star) material in construction the world over – practically worshipped for its seemingly-magical

Exploring the Biology of Mesothelioma: What Research Tells Us

A deeper understanding of the anatomy and mechanisms of mesothelioma tumors has helped the effort to develop new treatments.Recent research into the