Month: February 2020

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the mesothelium, which is the tissue that covers most internal organs. This cancer usually develops because someone inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers, which end up irritating some of their body tissues.If you have been...

As thousands of people wondered if their use of Johnson & Johnson talc products may have contributed to their cancers, the CEO of Johnson & Johnson was making $22 million from his sale of the company’s stock.The revelation came to light during a trial at...

When you were younger, you probably didn’t worry that baby powder could give you cancer. Likewise, it’s doubtful that you were too worried about the chance your makeup or your child’s crayons contained cancer-causing substances. But in recent years,...

The residents of Davidson, North Carolina, are all too familiar with asbestos and its health risks. The community was home to the former Carolina Asbestos Corporation factory, which used asbestos to make fabric, tiles and shingles between the 1930s and the 1960s.Now...

All parents understand the joys of watching their children play. The wonderment you feel as you see their imaginations in full bloom. The pride you feel when they emulate your mannerisms and behavior. Your relief when you can stop chasing them for a bit and enjoy...

When parents and community members think about school safety, they often think about principals, counselors, mental health professionals, police officers or even teachers. Custodians and maintenance workers rarely come to mind. Yet, these often-overlooked workers may...