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Wallace & Graham wins $32.7 million mesothelioma verdict – the largest of its kind in North Carolina history

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…

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A cancer warning to all talcum powder users

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…

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More asbestos imports could lead to more dangerous exposures

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,…

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Lawsuits may help those with mesothelioma afford new treatments

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…

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Schools could be a source of asbestos exposure in professionals

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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Recent talc trial ended in mistrial due to juror indecision

Recent talc trial ended in mistrial due to juror indecision

The health and beauty brand Johnson & Johnson has lost some really large lawsuits in recent months. Many of them stem from contamination claims related to their talcum powder, which Johnson & Johnson sells marketed as baby powder. Several large…

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Science, talcum powder and cancer

Science, talcum powder and cancer

The science community has not fully committed to the definitive link between women’s talcum powder usage and ovarian and uterine cancers. But some oncology researchers — and several recent juries — have determined that a causal link exists. The results…

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The relationship between talcum powder and cancer

The relationship between talcum powder and cancer

Sometimes it seems as if half the products on the marketplace can cause cancer. With others, such as coffee, there appear to be both benefits and potential dangers with its consumption. It can thus be quite challenging to determine whether…

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Jury awards plaintiff in Roundup cancer lawsuit $289 million

Jury awards plaintiff in Roundup cancer lawsuit $289 million

The popular weed killing chemical known as Roundup, which is the brand name for glyphosate, is often considered safe for human exposure. The company that created Roundup, Monsanto, has insisted for decades that glyphosate has no adverse impact on human…

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Common myths about Mesothelioma

Common myths about Mesothelioma

Exposure to asbestos through any means can cause major health problems and serious diseases. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that has been shown to be caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have been exposed to asbestos, whether…

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