National Cancer Survivors Month 2022 June is National Cancer Survivors Month. It is a celebration of people and families of people who survive cancer. It is a great way to inspire those recently diagnosed with cancer by letting them know that they have a chance of survival after a cancer diagnosis. It is also a […]
Sunscreens With Benzene and the FDA
Sunscreens With Benzene and the FDA Medical studies have proven that unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause damage to the skin and immune system. It is also a leading cause of skin cancer. Most people rely on a skin protectant like sunscreen when they expect to be exposed to the hot sun. […]
Women and Mesothelioma
Women and Mesothelioma Asbestos exposure is the only cause of mesothelioma. This mineral was widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and automobiles. Anyone who worked in an asbestos-containing industry may have been exposed and later diagnosed with mesothelioma. Throughout history, there are several ways women have been exposed to asbestos: Direct exposure at work: Women who […]
Cancer Immunotherapy Month 2022
Cancer Immunotherapy Month 2022 June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is a great option for treating multiple types of cancer because it helps the immune system. There are multiple ways that immunotherapy can fight cancer. Immunotherapy can either educate the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells, boost immune system cells to help the […]
Asbestos and Latest EPA Regulations in the United States
Asbestos and Latest EPA Regulations in the United States Is the U.S. Banning Asbestos? Did you know the United States government hasn’t banned the use of asbestos? Asbestos has been linked to one of the most aggressive cancers today. An estimated 90,000 people die from asbestos every year worldwide. So why is asbestos still being […]
World No Tobacco Day 2022
World No Tobacco Day 2022 Today is World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco use has a large history in the United States. It was once smoked in pipes for medicinal and ceremonial purposes by Native Americans. Tobacco was first commercially cultivated in Virginia in 1612, and within a few years, it became the colony’s largest export. […]
OSHA and Toxic Exposures in the Workplace
OSHA and Toxic Exposures in the Workplace Workers in the United States are exposed to hazardous chemicals and toxins daily. These hazards, if not handled safely, can cause health problems ranging from minor irritations, allergies, and illnesses to severe neurological damage, cancer, and even death. All employees have the right to work in a safe […]
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson Shareholders Vote to Continue Selling Asbestos Contaminated Baby Powder Shareholders rejected a proposal asking Johnson & Johnson to stop selling its talc-based baby powder. The proposal needed a majority vote but failed to receive one at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders. Ending sales of the product was one of 14 issues […]
Simian Virus 40 and Mesothelioma
Simian Virus 40 and Mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma is a rare but fatal disease that develops in the epithelial lining of the lung, stomach, heart, vaginal or testicular tissues. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is the most common form, accounting for 80–90 percent . A history of heavy and long-term exposure to asbestos is an established cause […]
Settling a Personal Injury Case vs. Going to Court
Settling a Personal Injury Case vs. Going to Court Approximately 31 million personal injuries requiring medical care occur each year. Personal injuries can occur due to an automotive accident, defective product, birth injury, medical malpractice, construction accident, or some other action. Suppose that you have been injured in an accident that was caused by the […]