lung cancer and asbestosis
Study: Some talc-based cosmetic products contain asbestos
Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. Environmental Working Group — an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis — said […]
November is Lung Cancer awareness Month
Lung Cancer from the Mayo Clinic: Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lungs. Your lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in […]
The stunning truth about asbestos use in the U.S.
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Valsartan Blood Pressure Drug Recall Widens
Drugmaker Mylan Pharmaceuticals this week announced it has expanded its previous recall of valsartan-based blood pressure medication to include all existing lots of the drug that have not expired. The expansion includes […]
Chelmsford school ordered to pay £46k for disturbing asbestos
According to the UK’s The Construction Index, an Essex school has been fined after poorly planned and managed refurbishment work exposed school staff and others to asbestos. Chelmsford Crown Court […]
Marigold Nursery demolition on hold due to asbestos fears
The BC Times Colonist Newspaper recently discussed, demolition work that has been put on hold at the former site of Marigold Nursery on Lochside Drive after WorkSafe B.C. issued a […]
Steve McQueen’s widow fights for asbestos victims as star said it killed him
According to the United Kingdom Newspaper the Mirror, Steve McQueen was the King of Cool, a screen icon… and a victim of a killer disease. I wanted to revisit this […]
USFS having difficulty hiring firefighters to suppress wildfires in area contaminated with asbestos
According to the site Wild Fires Today, the United States Forestry Service is having difficulty hiring firefighters to suppress wildfires in area contaminated with asbestos. The U.S. Forest Service is […]
Asbestos Concerns in Rental Properties
A New York Times reader asked a question that is similar to many inquires we often receive at the Law Offices of Michael B. Serling. The question from the NY […]