What does benzene exposure do to your body?
There are many harmful substances and chemicals out there that can cause you harm. You may not even realize that you are being exposed to a harmful chemical. Some are quite prevalent in society. A good example is benzene, which you may encounter every day in Missouri...
The Importance of Nutrition for Mesothelioma Patients
In spite of medical advancements, a cure for mesothelioma remains out of reach. A diagnosis equates a probable death sentence. Extending lives is the best option available through medical treatments and ensuring that patients get the proper nutrition. Yet, it’s...
A Ban in Name Only
The “non-ban asbestos ban” continues to confound critics. No one is disputing the dangers of exposure to the carcinogen. Asbestos-related diseases kill 15,000 Americans annually. The not-so-grand total dating back to 1989 is one million. Ironically, that...
The Pros and Cons of a National Mesothelioma Registry
Internationally renowned thoracic surgeon Dr. Robert Cameron was the first to propose a National Mesothelioma Registry. Twenty years later, he finds himself in an unlikely role. Opponent. Cameron is considered a cutting-edge pioneer for creating and refining...
Revisiting the History of Asbestos
Thirty years ago this past month – specifically July 12, 1989 –the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned most products that contained asbestos. Initially, it was a product introduced as innovative for its durability and fire resistance. It’s...
What are the signs and symptoms of mesothelioma?
If you or someone in your family are presently a factory worker or have been employed in a manufacturing industry in the past, you may be among those in Illinois and throughout the country who are at risk for certain injuries. Many blue-collar jobs, including those...
The Trials of Johnson & Johnson Continue
Clarence Borel was an insulator who contracted mesothelioma and asbestosis after 33 years of asbestos exposure. His lawsuit filed in October of 1969 against multiple asbestos insulation manufacturers is considered the first victory for a plaintiff. Following the case...
Hope For Early Mesothelioma Detection From An Unlikely Source
Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, once said, “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” For those suffering serious diseases caused by asbestos exposure, they...
The Fight to Ban Asbestos Moves to the States
The deadly effects of breathing in asbestos is a universally accepted fact. The countless number of people worldwide suffering from fatal diseases caused by the fibers continue to grow. In response to the health crisis, nations throughout the world have responded with...
More Asbestos-Tainted Products Removed from Claire’s Shelves
Claire’s asbestos-related woes continue. The retailer is already residing under a microscope after significant levels of asbestos were found in three of their products marketed to teen and tween girls two years ago. The chain also emerged from bankruptcy towards...
