Mesothelioma Victims in Libby, Montana Seek Justice Libby, Montana has struggled with a decades-long saga of asbestos contamination, a relentless ordeal leaving behind a trail of devastation. For decades, the town has faced the repercussions of vermiculite mining and the reckless mishandling of asbestos-laden materials by W.R. Grace & Co. This catastrophe has inflicted immeasurable […]
Total Asbestos Ban Enacted by the EPA
Total Asbestos Ban Enacted by the EPA The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a total ban on asbestos. Asbestos is a deadly carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year but is still used in different industries. The ban comes after a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that […]
Protecting Public Health: The EPA’s Landmark Ban on Chrysotile Asbestos
Protecting Public Health: The EPA’s Landmark Ban on Chrysotile Asbestos In a significant milestone for public health and chemical safety, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on March 18, 2024, the finalization of a rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos in the United States. This decisive action, under the 2016 amendments to […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults. Colorectal cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths for men under 50 and the number two cause of cancer death for women under 50. People born between 1981 through 1996 are twice as likely to have colorectal cancer compared […]
Kaiser Aluminum Asbestos Exposure
Kaiser Aluminum Asbestos Exposure Founded by Henry J. Kaiser in 1946, Kaiser Aluminum, positioned along the banks of the Ohio River in Ravenswood, WV, rose to prominence in the aluminum refining and manufacturing industry, spearheading innovations and advancements. However, its legacy includes asbestos-related controversies, a chapter in its history that spans several decades. Initially operating […]
Ibogaine Therapy Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment
Ibogaine Therapy Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment Ibogaine, a psychedelic made from the root of a shrub native to central Africa, is showing promising results as a treatment for opioid addiction. It is a strong drug that can leave people to trip for more than 24 hours and can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. […]
Understanding Mesothelioma Risk Factors: Who Should Consider Early Screening
Understanding Mesothelioma Risk Factors: Who Should Consider Early Screening Mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer, is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. While the latency period between exposure and diagnosis can be decades long, early detection is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and extending survival rates. Understanding the risk factors associated with mesothelioma […]
National Cancer Prevention Month 2024
National Cancer Prevention Month 2024 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Research shows that more than 40 percent of cancers that are diagnosed and half of all cancer deaths are from preventable causes. Causes can include smoking, excess body weight, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun. In 2020, it was estimated that 1,806,590 […]
Study Links Asbestos Cement Products to Elevated Worker Exposure Risks
Study Links Asbestos Cement Products to Elevated Worker Exposure Risks Asbestos cement products have long been fixtures in the construction industry, praised for their durability and fire-resistant qualities. Studies have unveiled a troubling correlation between these materials and heightened health risks for workers. Asbestos cement, commonly used in roofing sheets, pipes, and tiles, has been […]
Hair Relaxers and Cancer Risk
Hair Relaxers and Cancer Risk New evidence is showing a link between hair straightening chemicals and certain reproductive cancers. There is now a push to understand relaxers’ impact on Black women’s health. A study by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences was published. It was called The Sister Study and was a decades long […]