Microplastics, Asbestos, and Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer has been on the rise in young adults for years and is now the leading cause of cancer death in this age group. Nearly half of all new colorectal cancer cases now occur in adults under 65, signaling a major shift in the demographics of the disease. This […]
Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure
Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure With spring cleaning right around the corner, you need to be wary in homes built or renovated before the 1980s. These homes could contain asbestos, a harmful carcinogen known for its cancer-causing properties. Asbestos can hide in many different places around the home including cement, floor tiles, insulation, walls, […]
EPA Hazardous Air Pollution Rule to Go into Effect
EPA Hazardous Air Pollution Rule to Go into Effect The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the implementation of a 2024 hazardous air pollution rule that imposes new emissions controls and monitoring requirements on facilities like U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, a few months after seeking to delay and rework it. The hazardous air pollution […]
Mesothelioma Awareness Month 2025
Mesothelioma Awareness Month 2025 September is Mesothelioma Awareness Month. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of certain organs including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and reproductive organs. It is called mesothelioma because it is cancer of the mesothelium. The mesothelium covers various organs in the body protecting them and allowing organs to move against […]
IARC Says Talc is Probably Carcinogenic
IARC Says Talc is Probably Carcinogenic The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer found that talc “probably” causes cancer. The reason being that the mineral used in many different products like cosmetics, talcum powders, children’s toys, and food can be contaminated with asbestos. The agency reports that there is “strong mechanistic evidence” […]
Class Action Settlement Benefits Residents Surrounding U.S. Steel Plant
Class Action Settlement Benefits Residents Surrounding U.S. Steel Plant Residents living near U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Steel Works plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, may soon receive compensation following a class action lawsuit alleging that emissions from the facility created a nuisance and contributed to air pollution. An Allegheny County judge recently granted preliminary approval for the […]
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Cancer prevention is the action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. There are multiple ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cancer causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that prevent cancer from developing. The […]
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 […]
Georgia-Pacific Not Paying Asbestos Victims and Their Families
Georgia-Pacific Not Paying Asbestos Victims and Their Families Asbestos victims, their families, and attorneys claim that a Koch Industries owned company and its lawyers are using a bankruptcy technique to avoid paying money to former employees. The company in question, Georgia-Pacific, is a paper and building products company. It has been in a legal battle […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2023 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. There are two main types of lung cancer: non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Around 80 to 85 percent of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer can be broken down into three subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and […]