Ten deaths from mesothelioma among 307 consecutive deaths is an extraordinarily high rate and permits the conclusion that this disease is an important complication of asbestos exposure.

In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective ...

More Altadena properties burned in the Eaton Fire have tested positive for asbestos — the mineral fiber linked to lung ...

California is among the top three states with the largest veteran population in the US. In 2023, the state was home to over 1 ...

Veterans have braved battlefields, endured hardships of military service and carried the weight of protecting the nation. But ...

This appeal is particularly urgent as the three-year deadline for making legal claims approaches next month. Lawyers acting ...

Mesothelioma symptoms like a cough and shortness of breath can resemble bronchitis, but these diseases have different causes ...

After being used since the 1940s in various industries, asbestos is now linked to severe health risks, including asbestosis, ...

Montana has a rich history of asbestos mining and use. In this state, the Environmental Protection Agency declared for the ...

By Cristina Johnson Contributed The U.S. Armed Forces resorted to asbestos-containing products throughout the last century, ...

While cancer research has experienced significant developments in the past two decades, resulting in considerable improvements in survival rates, for some cancers, progress is painfully slow.  Most of ...

At the start of the Industrial Revolution in the early 1900s, asbestos was a material of choice for building heat-resistant insulation, fireproofing construction materials, and pipe coverings. The ind ...