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FDA rejects petition request for improved asbestos reporting
Inadequate government oversight seems to play a significant role in issues related to many workplace safety issues, including asbestos contamination. For years, the government did not take an official stance on asbestos. Eventually, medical science made it clear that prolonged…
Memos show that Johnson & Johnson knew about asbestos issues
Johnson & Johnson, the monolithic health and beauty company, has long denied the potential for asbestos contamination in their talcum powder products. Marketed as baby powder, this popular Johnson & Johnson product was sold for years to mothers, as well…
Agency claims not enough attention paid to asbestos in buildings
Asbestos is a known carcinogen that the government has placed restrictions on for decades. Companies that work with asbestos have to have certain protections in place to limit the amount of exposure their workers experience. Many companies can no longer…
Why does asbestos cause cancer?
We certainly know that asbestos exposure can lead to cancer. There’s a reason that the use is largely banned, even though it is a terrific insulator. It’s just too dangerous. Too many people have passed away after getting exposed to…
Monsanto will appeal massive Roundup lawsuit verdict
When new products get developed by big companies and researchers, the government must carefully balance the potential benefits of those products with the risks that they pose for consumers. Unfortunately, in some situations, companies have more control over the approval…
Wallace & Graham wins $32.7 million mesothelioma verdict – the largest of its kind in North Carolina history
Last month, a federal jury awarded a record-breaking $32.7 million* to the widow of a former tire-plant worker who passed away from mesothelioma. It’s the largest single-plaintiff verdict – and the largest mesothelioma-related verdict – in the history of North…
A cancer warning to all talcum powder users
Generations of Americans have enjoyed the use of talcum powder as a regular part of their personal hygiene practices. Both men and women use it on their bodies to control sweating and provide a sense of freshness. Barbers use it…
More asbestos imports could lead to more dangerous exposures
There are many potential sources of asbestos exposure, all of which people should try to minimize. In some places, large-scale mining operations release asbestos fibers into the air, putting everyone in the community at risk. For professionals in certain fields,…
Lawsuits may help those with mesothelioma afford new treatments
Mesothelioma is a debilitating, deadly cancer that is often linked to long-term exposure to asbestos. For many people, treatment may prolong their life, but it will do little to slow the overall advance of the cancer. Thankfully, modern research is…
Schools could be a source of asbestos exposure in professionals
Public schools should be a safe space in which students can learn and prepare for their bright futures. Parents often send their children off to class without much consideration for the potential health and safety risks associated with school. Unfortunately,…
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