Asbestos exposure may lead to mesothelioma, a type of cancer that occurs in the tissue that lines some internal organs, such as the lungs, heart and stomach, among others. Research shows that about 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year....
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Asbestos trust receives $1.3 billion settlement
Honeywell agreed to pay $1.3 billion in a lump sum to settle obligations on their asbestos trust. According to Reuters, payment will substantially limit Honeywell's obligations to the trust. The asbestos trust stems from the bankrupt North American Refractories...
5 common questions about asbestos
For years, asbestos was used in everything from insulation, paint and piping to clothing, cleaning solutions and children’s toys. It was so commonly used that people often disregarded its dangers. Today, asbestos is regulated because of its many health hazards....
Secondhand exposure is a known risk factor for mesothelioma
Asbestos may be a known human carcinogen, but it is also a cheap resource that is an effective insulator and fire retardant. Companies have continued to use asbestos for decades after its potential health risks became well-known. Professionals ranging from those who...
Asbestos: a common link between mesothelioma and ovarian cancer
We know that mesothelioma is not just a man’s disease as women comprise an estimated 22% of annual cases of this rare form of cancer. But did you know that a correlation exists between mesothelioma cases and ovarian cancer cases in the U.S.? And that asbestos exposure...
Clinical studies build hope for immunotherapy treatments for mesothelioma
Recent clinical studies continue to suggest that immunotherapy can improve – and possibly extend – the lives of people with mesothelioma. Two trials in 2019 and 2021 showed statistically significant improvements for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) patients. This...
Johnson & Johnson refuses to pull talc products from global shelves
In 2019, Johnson & Johnson recalled some of its baby powder in the U.S. after the Food and Drug Administration found a bottle of the product that was tainted by asbestos. In 2020, J&J pulled baby powder from the U.S. market altogether over concerns about...
Finally, the EPA proposes to ban asbestos nationwide
It surprises many Minnesotans to learn that asbestos is still legal for some purposes in the U.S., even though it sickens thousands of people every year. Most people assume that asbestos products are largely left over from decades ago, before companies understood how...
Mesothelioma isn’t the only disease that asbestos exposure can cause
Every year, thousands of people nationwide lose their lives to the effects of long-term exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is probably the most well-known asbestos-related condition, and with good reason – it is a horrific disease that causes its victims indescribable...
W.R. Grace survivors sue insurance giant for delaying asbestos claims
We’ve talked about W.R. Grace & Company/Western Mineral before. It was a company that mined and sold asbestos-containing vermiculite for use in gardening and for insulation. According to reports, about 92% of all long-term workers at the company have developed...
