While asbestos is still imported and used in some products in the United States, it’s not nearly as common as it once was. This, naturally, is because the severe health risks were discovered and production of many of these products was made illegal. However,...
Not everything that exists in nature is safe, although many people use the words natural and safe interchangeably. There are plenty of natural substances that are poisonous, while others could cause cancer. Asbestos is a perfect example. There are deposits of this...
Trying to keep asbestos from becoming airborne when it’s being disposed of is a huge concern. The Environmental Protection Agency approved burying discarded asbestos materials beneath the ground because it was thought that this was a safe method for containing the...
Mesothelioma is one of the most serious types of cancer, but advances in medicine are improving the quality of life for patients. If you have mesothelioma or your loved one is a mesothelioma patient, it's important to understand as much as you can about your...
Spring -- with all the flowers, buds on the trees, new grass and overall warming temperatures -- can be a delight. However, all of those things are allergens that can also make living with lung cancer and other lung disorders even more difficult. If you have lung...
Asbestos fibers are present in many different materials because they were used widely in construction and manufacturing in the last century before the health risks associated with asbestos were known about. This means that those in certain professions in Ohio such as...
Many people don’t realize that Ohio is actually among the leading states for asbestos-related injuries and deaths. Ohio was pretty long an “industrial state,” with many people working in steel mills, pottery mills, car factories and other industries where the...
There is no known cure for mesothelioma. However, an early diagnosis still matters. It allows doctors to offer a treatment that could increase the amount of time a person can live. It will enable you to make the most of your remaining time with your loved ones....
If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos, then you may be aware of how risky that exposure was. Whether it has been a year or 20 years, there is a risk that the exposure could lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma or other diseases. If you are exposed at...
A lifetime of working physical, blue-collar jobs could have helped you provide for your family. You may also have money and other assets set aside to take care of your spouse or provide for your children after you die. Unfortunately, if you have medical issues related...