Asbestos

Mesothelioma Across Borders: Comparing Australia and the United States

A Shared Legacy of Asbestos Exposure Mesothelioma remains one of the most devastating illnesses linked to asbestos exposure, continuing to claim lives decades after most nations restricted or banned the mineral. Although both Australia and the United States have made...
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer most often caused by asbestos exposure. It can appear in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or even around the heart. One of the biggest hurdles is that the disease usually stays hidden...
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Surviving Asbestosis: Michael Mihalik’s Journey to Recovery and Awareness

Asbestos exposure continues to take lives, often silently and over decades. But for some, like Michael Mihalik, survival becomes a story not only of resilience but of renewed purpose. Michael, a 66-year-old retired steelworker from Indiana, once believed that his...
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EPA Stands Firm on Asbestos Ban: What This Means for Victims and Public Health

In a significant step for environmental and public health, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 8, 2025, that it will not reverse the ban on chrysotile asbestos, reaffirming the March 18, 2024 rule that prohibited the last legal...
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The EPA Asbestos Ban: A Step In the Right Direction

Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle mineral for its fire-resistant properties, has left a legacy of devastation in its wake. Linked to serious health risks like mesothelioma, asbestos has long been a concern for public health officials and environmentalists alike....
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Johnson & Johnson’s Resolves Talc Investigation Probes

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reached a tentative settlement to resolve probes in the U.S. The probes were to determine whether J&J knowingly misled consumers about the safety of their talc products. The deal includes 42 states and Washington, D.C....
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OxyChem Still Importing Asbestos to the US Despite Government Recommendations

Occidental Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corp., commonly known as OxyChem, has been urged to stop importing asbestos and accelerate its transition to non-asbestos technology. Since asbestos is a known carcinogen, New York government officials have suggested they...
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