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10 states bring a lawsuit about asbestos against the EPA

10 states bring a lawsuit about asbestos against the EPA

Asbestos, a naturally-occurring mineral, has been used in hundreds of products, ranging from brake pads to building insulation in Navy ships. Asbestos has uses for both fireproofing items and insulating. However, medical professionals have suspected that asbestos caused disease and…

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Not buying Roundup doesn’t mean you’re not exposed

Not buying Roundup doesn’t mean you’re not exposed

You know that the chemical companies argue that Roundup and similar solutions, which contain glyphosate, are safe for people. They claim that the chemicals only kill plants. Yes, they’re specifically designed to be lethal, but not to you. All the…

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Does forest bathing effectively treat mesothelioma?

Does forest bathing effectively treat mesothelioma?

Fighting back against mesothelioma can be a long, exhausting journey for any victim, as well those around them. Keeping the immune system of the victim strong is an important part of treatment, and many immune-boosting treatments may emerge from surprising…

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Does ending asbestos exposure reduce the risk?

Does ending asbestos exposure reduce the risk?

Nothing leads to mesothelioma more often than asbestos exposure. Though it does happen occasionally in children and young people who do not have an easily documented history of exposure, most people who get the disease are older and have faced…

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The effects of polyvinyl chloride exposure

The effects of polyvinyl chloride exposure

Working in environments such as factories and construction sites usually involves exposure to many different chemicals. All employers have the legal obligation to protect their employees from exposure to known hazards. Therefore, you should have been provided with adequate protective…

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Can blood tests detect mesothelioma?

Can blood tests detect mesothelioma?

If you are experiencing concerning health problems that could possibly point to mesothelioma, you will want to do as much as you can to understand the nature of the disease and the way that it is treated. Extensive research into…

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New Jersey jury finds in favor of Johnson & Johnson

New Jersey jury finds in favor of Johnson & Johnson

For decades, people of all ages have used talc powder, also called talcum powder or baby powder, for a variety of reasons. They might sprinkle it into their undergarments or socks to absorb moisture and odor. They might even powder…

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3 ways asbestos exposure may happen to you

3 ways asbestos exposure may happen to you

For decades, thousands of manufacturers used asbestos in household and industrial goods, placing millions of Americans at risk of significant exposure. While the risks of asbestos exposure are more well-known now and the substance is widely known to cause serious…

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Research shows softening compound in PVC piping to be cancer risk

Research shows softening compound in PVC piping to be cancer risk

It can be difficult as a consumer to know what new health scares are mostly media hype and what ones pose actual danger to you and your loved ones. It seems like every day, there is some report of medical…

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California woman awarded $29 million in talcum powder case

California woman awarded $29 million in talcum powder case

For decades, women used Johnson Johnson’s talcum powder as a way to keep themselves as fresh as possible. During those same decades, it is very likely that Johnson Johnson executives were aware of asbestos contamination in the mines providing the…

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