Pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. It is a cancer of the pleura, the protective lining of the lungs, and it is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. It is not curable, and patients who are diagnosed have an average life expectancy between 14 and 22 months. Yet, early detection and diagnosis [...]
Grief is often present during the holiday season. While the rest of the country is singing songs, decorating for the holidays, and attending parties, grief can feel especially isolating and overwhelming. To those who are mourning the loss or cancer diagnosis of a loved one, or battling the disease themselves, it’s certainly not “the best [...]
If you are an avid coffee drinker, it is probably no surprise to you that coffee is, across the globe, the second most popular beverage. While tea still takes the top spot in many other countries, coffee is definitely king in America. It is widely believed that the coffee habit, when used as a stimulant, [...]
According to a breast cancer research report in 2018, mortality rates related to breast cancer declined by approximately 50%, compared to three decades ago. In fact, in 2018, there were over 27,000 fewer breast cancer deaths. This is largely due to increased screening and improved treatment options, as well as awareness that has led to [...]
Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib recently expressed outrage over recent reports of asbestos found in cosmetics marketed specifically to young girls. In a U.S. House hearing on the health risks posed by certain consumer products, Tlaib pointed to “corporate greed,” as a reason for these health risks, calling it a “type of cancer.” The presence of [...]
Two brothers who owned co-owned a Mill River warehouse were each sentenced to one year of probation, fifty hours of community service and fined $9,500 for “illegal and dangerous removal of asbestos” at the warehouse. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton to the brothers who own the 43,000 square [...]
A California jury has shown its distrust of Johnson & Johnson’s continued assertions that its talcum powder does not contain asbestos, by awarding $29 million to a plaintiff who believes J & J’s talc-based products caused her cancer. This latest defeat is the latest blow for a company facing more than 13,000 talc-related lawsuits. As [...]
There has been growing concern among the public as well as the FDA that there has been asbestos contamination in products sold primarily to young teens by Claire’s and Justice Tween Retailers. In response to the public concerns, the new Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 was introduced into Congress. The bill regards [...]
Asbestos was once touted as a miracle product due to its strength, durability, and resistance to fire. As such, it was used in a variety of building and industrial products across the United States. Unfortunately, this product has proven deadly and continues to cause deaths every single year. According to recent statistics, over 3,000 Americans [...]
For decades, the health hazards of asbestos have been well documented. There is overwhelming medical evidence that asbestos exposure has directly caused thousands of deaths and health problems related to cancer over the years. In fact, it is estimated that 3,000 Americans die from an asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, every single year. Despite these [...]
