When you enlisted for military service, you likely understood that some of your assignments could be dangerous. Although you knew you might be deployed to a war zone or have to risk your life for someone in your unit, you likely never considered how your dedication to...
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Month: November 2019
The appearance of a winter wonderland may come with health risks
Many old movies used asbestos to create the illusion of snow. Remember the scene in “The Wizard of Oz” when Dorothy fell asleep in the poppy field? Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, sent snow to wake them, but the film crew could not lean on computerized special...
What does the baby powder recall mean for people with cancer?
When you hear the words “baby powder,” you might think of soft, dry skin. You might immediately conjure an image of a dusty white powder. You might catch a phantom whiff of a reassuring fragrance. Or you might think of chest aches, coughs, labored breathing and...
Who can you hold accountable for your pain and suffering?
When you received your cancer diagnosis, you probably wondered about your prognosis. And once you tried to accept your oncologist's report, you may have questioned how you got sick. Most people do not willingly put themselves in harm's way. Typically, those who make...
When does creative expression become a health risk?
People often link mesothelioma to asbestos exposure that occurred through work in the construction field or during military service. However, professionals and hobbyists in various other fields could also be at risk of developing this asbestos-related illness....
International play spotlights the emotional side of mesothelioma
People turn to entertainment for a variety of reasons. Many famous works of entertainment are lighthearted to create an escape for the audience. However, other works aim to shine a light on some of the serious situations real people face. Frances Poet, a playwright...
Artificial intelligence may lead to better mesothelioma outcomes
At this point, there’s no reliable cure for mesothelioma, but researchers keep looking for new treatments. The trick is that there are so many variables among patients’ cases it’s often hard to know which treatments might work best. That’s where the new artificial...