<p>In recent months, the possible link between exposure to carbon nanotubes and the development of mesothelioma has been making headlines. These minute particles had been shown in one study to possibly cause mesothelioma in lab animals, but further …
<p>Ever since news of the death of former punk rock band manager Malcolm McLaren broke late last week, journalists and music fans alike have been wondering how McLaren developed the rare cancer that ultimately took his life. <a href="http:// …
<p>An explosion at the Upper Big Branch South Mine in Montcoal, West Virginia on Monday killed at least 25 miners, and four are still unaccounted for, according to Governor Joe Manchin. Today, about 32 rescuers entered the mine in an attempt to make …
<p>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has levied a total of $3,800 in fines against a state resident who violated asbestos handling laws during a demolition project at a single-wide mobile home in Jefferson. </p> <p>The mobile …
<p>In Peoria, Illinois, six classrooms at Richwoods High School must be tested for the presence of asbestos dust and fibers. Asbestos, a known carcinogen, has been linked to the development of pleural scarring, lung cancer, asbestosis, and <a href …
<p>Despite recent protests, the Canadian asbestos industry seems to be continuing on, unaffected and uncaring about those who may become ill with diseases like lung cancer or <a href="http://www.maacenter.org/mesothelioma/"> …
<p>A man from Chattanooga, Tennessee will be forced to submit to six months of house arrest and three years of probation after going to court over asbestos violations. </p> <p>Gary Fillers, along with three others, were accused of …
<p>In Maquoketa, Iowa, officials say that the cleanup of fire-damaged debris will finally take place next month. Over two years ago, a fire took place downtown, and the debris from that fire has yet to be cleaned up. Officials say that the cleanup …
<p>UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw has faced public ire for months over his position regarding asbestos disease afflicted British citizens. Straw refused to overturn a legal ruling that prevented a group of Devonport dockyard workers from seeking …
<p>The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer has released the 82 recipients of the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award. Included on the list is Upstate University Hospital, located in Syracuse, New York, and Puget Sound VA …
<p>A Facebook event called the Online Kill-A-Cancer-Cell-athon invites 100,000 people worldwide to eat a trio of anticancer foods on Sunday, April 18<sup>th</sup> in an effort to kill one million cancer cells – and there are …
<p>A settlement between an insurer and the city of New York may provide a settlement to Ground Zero workers. 95% of plaintiffs/the afflicted must approve of the deal before it can be approved. Many of those afflicted include first responders and …
<p>The Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City, Missouri is at the center of a recently filed asbestos lawsuit. Many now allege that the courthouse (which dates back to the 1930s) was the site of a number of cases of asbestos exposure, which may …
<p>A UK woman who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma recently contacted London-area newspapers to help uncover the cause of her asbestos-related ailment. Sarah Bowman has no idea when she was exposed to asbestos, and does not understand how she …
<p>In Nassau, The Bahamas, a local construction company that recently suspended a number of workers has denied that the suspensions were in any way related to asbestos complaints. The workers, who were engaged in roadwork on Baillou Hill Road for the …
<p>In Temple, Texas, the demolished remains of a local church were soaked with water to minimize the risk of spreading airborne asbestos particles. A large construction machine was used to knock down the former First Baptist Church last Wednesday …
<p>A St. Louis man has been sentenced to a year in prison after it was found that he falsified a number of asbestos inspection reports. Numerous state and federal regulations govern how asbestos is handled, as asbestos exposure has been linked to the …
<p>Robert A. Weker, a longtime chemist, industrial hygienist, and asbestos researcher, has passed away at the age of 66. </p> <p>A former employee of both the Harvard School of Public Health and a safety officer at the Massachusetts …
<p>In Fall River, Massachusetts, a local developer named Anthony Cordeiro is planning to revitalize an area of the city that he says is located in “the core section of the new downtown.” Cordeiro owns a total of 11 buildings that …
<p>A Denver, Colorado lawmaker is championing a proposed ban on certain types of cosmetics, toiletries, and personal care products. Breast Cancer Survivor and State Representative Dianne Primavera has sponsored "The Colorado Safe Personal …
