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The Toxic Legacy of Full Metal Jacket: Filming Amidst Asbestos Disaster
A Look into Hollywood’s Historic Tango with AsbestosStanley Kubrick’s 1987 epic war drama, ‘Full Metal Jacket,’ is best known for its searing
Asbestos in India: A Closer Look
Exploring the Impact, Risks, and Ongoing Use of Asbestos in India’s Public Health and Industry.We should never forget that injury-related matters are
The World Health Organization’s Perspective on Asbestos
Breaking Down the Dangers of Global AsbestosAsbestos, a once sought-after mineral due to its versatility and durability, is now synonymous with severe
Understanding the Long Latency of Asbestos Diseases from Baby Powder Use
Asbestos-Tainted Baby Powder Used in Childhood Can Cause Adult Asbestos DiseaseThe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly
Part 2 of EPA's 2024 Asbestos Evaluation (And Why It Matters)
Examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s Latest Analysis of Asbestos’ DangersThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken another
Asbestos Ghosts Haunt Christmas Past, Present, and Future
What’s That In My Stocking?Potential Health Risks Hidden in Christmas DecorationsAh, Christmas! A time of sparkling lights, cozy fires, and beloved
Could Talc Be Responsible for Unexplained Mesothelioma in Women?
The CDC reported that mesothelioma rates are higher in women than predicted. Could asbestos in talcum powder be a cause?For a disease as rare as
Why It's Tough to Know if Talc is Contaminated with Asbestos (And Why It Matters)
Longstanding Concerns of Asbestos-Contamination in Talc Products are JustifiedAt first blush, an industrial-use mineral like asbestos seems to have
Latest Treatment of Diffuse Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is still a challenging diagnosis, but advances in knowledge and treatment have improved outcomes and life quality.Mesothelioma is a rare
City of Albuquerque Sues Over Allegedly Negligent Asbestos Removal
A cautionary tale for anyone in construction: asbestos abatement company alleged to have ignored potential asbestos hazards.The December 2024 filing
The EPA's 2024 Asbestos Evaluation
Taking a closer look at the Environmental Protection Agency’s overhaul of asbestos regulation.2024 was a monumental year in the legal history of
Lockup Breakdown Locked Down: Jail Demolition Delayed by Asbestos
Asbestos is common in old public buildings, and recent discovery of asbestos in a St. Louis Prison has postponed the building’s removal.The demolition