If you've just found out that a loved one was diagnosed with mesothelioma or another disease caused by asbestos, you may find yourself thinking about their exposure. In a lot of cases, people who were working in various factories or shipyards during the 1950s and...
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Could remodeling your home expose your family to asbestos?
It has been decades since federal regulatory agencies officially recognized how dangerous asbestos actually is. Before that, businesses used asbestos for all kinds of products, including many utilized during home construction. There are now numerous laws and federal...
Keep careful track of all your mesothelioma records
Once you obtain a mesothelioma diagnosis, you will probably begin receiving services and treatments from several sources (doctors, government agencies, legal professionals, etc.). Keeping track of these and other aspects of your mesothelioma journey can soon become...
3 strategies to help you cope with asbestos-related lung cancer
Receiving a mesothelioma or asbestos-related cancer diagnosis is nothing less than a devastating and traumatic event. As you probably know, lung cancer is often fatal, while mesothelioma and asbestosis remain incurable. The fact or belief that a health condition is...
You could be taking home asbestos from the thrift store
Imagine this: You just got back from the thrift store or antique shop after finding a nice jacket for the upcoming winter, a dress for the summer and some slightly used work jeans. You took a closer look at your new threads when you notice the clothes are made with...
Lung cancer isn’t the only worry from asbestos exposure
Many people are exposed to asbestos during their life. Asbestos may be found in walls and ceiling insulation, vinyl flooring, home appliances and clothing. Asbestos has commonly been used to create fire-retardant homes, yet, despite its major use during the mid-1900s,...
How many diseases can asbestos cause?
Asbestos exposure is a serious problem that can lead to issues with your health. There is no clear understanding of how much asbestos exposure is too much, which means that you need to focus on taking care of your health once you know that you were exposed and to keep...
What you should know about beta-carotene and asbestos
Beta-carotene is a nutrient found in many fruits and vegetables. The body needs to have adequate levels of beta-carotene, as it helps to support immune function and protect against disease. However, if you have been exposed to asbestos, you need to be aware of the...
Asbestos is still a problem in schools
Asbestos is a dangerous substance that was once commonly used in buildings. However, it has been shown to cause serious health problems, and as a result, many countries have banned its use. Unfortunately, asbestos is still present in many schools, posing a severe...
New treatment showing some success in treating mesothelioma
People who were exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, which is a fatal cancer that usually begins in the lungs. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot that can be done for a person who is suffering from this condition. The treatment usually involves...