Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2023 Today is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the membrane that surrounds different organs including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles. The main cause of mesothelioma is asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral used for its heat and fire-resistant properties. There are only around 3,000 new cases of […]
22 years On, People are Still Struggling from the Aftermath of 9/11
22 years On, People are Still Struggling from the Aftermath of 9/11 This past Tuesday was the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the Word Trade Center. Many people died that day, and many people continue to die due to exposure to harmful chemicals. Almost 3,000 people died the day of the attack, but […]
PFAS Chemicals Found in Paper Straws
PFAS Chemicals Found in Paper Straws A new study has found that paper straws are not as good for the environment as previously thought. The study, which was released in the journal Food Additives and Contaminants, found that there are PFAS chemicals in both paper and bamboo straws. There were 39 brands of straws made […]
People Near Hawaii Wildfires are at Risk of Exposure to Harmful Carcinogens
People Near Hawaii Wildfires are at Risk of Exposure to Harmful Carcinogens The fires in Maui are posing serious health risks for residents. This is due to chemical compounds being released into the air, water, and wreckage. The health department of Hawaii cautioned residents that ash and dust from burned buildings could contain asbestos and […]
World Lung Cancer Day 2023
World Lung Cancer Day 2023 Today is World Lung Cancer Day. Lung cancer is one of the world’s most common cancers worldwide. There are more lives lost to lung cancer than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. There are two major types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Around […]
Johnson & Johnson is Suing Four Doctors Because of Their Research on Talc and Asbestos
Johnson & Johnson is Suing Four Doctors Because of Their Research on Talc and Asbestos Johnson & Johnson is suing four doctors that linked talc-based baby powder to cancer. The company states that the studies are inaccurate. LTL Management, which was created by Johnson & Johnson to handle all its talc liability, filed a lawsuit […]
Canadian Wildfire Smoke is Still Entering the United States
Canadian Wildfire Smoke is Still Entering the United States More wildfire smoke is entering the United States. The smoke is coming from 485 active fires burning in Canada; 257 of them are considered out of control. More than 9.8 million acres of forest have burned by June 7 of this year, which is 10 times […]
Cancer Survivors Month 2023
Cancer Survivors Month 2023 June is Cancer Survivors Month. It is a way to celebrate the people and families of people who survive cancer. It doesn’t just help celebrate people with cancer though. It gives people diagnosed with all types of cancer hope by letting them know that there is a chance of survival. It […]
Replacing Lead Pipes with PVC Could be Problematic
Replacing Lead Pipes with PVC Could be Problematic Experts are concerned about lead water lines being replaced with PVC pipes. There are 9.2 million lead pipes that need to be replaced within the next decade in the United States. The pipes will be replaced with PVC, which is a type of plastic. Experts have found […]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2023
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month 2023 April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach. There are multiple layers to the esophagus including the mucous membrane, muscle, and connective tissue. Esophageal cancer starts on the inside and grows outward. It is projected […]