Asbestos

Many Americans celebrate Labor Day with parades, picnics, and parties. While most Americans enjoy the first Monday in September as a day off from work, the holiday has a rich history that you may not know about. As early as…

Ovarian cancer encompasses cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the primary peritoneum (tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers abdominal organs). These cancers often go undetected until they’ve reached advanced stages. It is important to pay attention to…

The Start of the School Year is Here As we reach the end of August it is a bittersweet time for families as kids begin to return to school. Warm, outdoor summer nights change to new school routines and after-school…

In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt declared August 19 as National Aviation Day. The holiday coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who was the pilot of the Wright Flyer, and the first person to fly a plane with aircraft controls…

Every year on August 4th, the U.S Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. The day commemorates the military organization for its dedication and discipline to American’s safety and wellbeing. Since 1790, the U.S Coast Guard has played a vital role in…

August 1st is recognized globally as World Lung Cancer Day. The day is centered around urging the public to learn about the risk factors for the disease and highlighting the importance of early detection through regular lung cancer screenings. While…

Asbestos Exposure Among Veterans of the Korean War On July 27, 2022, the world marked 69 years since the Korean War reached a tentative halt with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. This agreement brought an end to organized…

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July.  While the holiday is a day to celebrate patriotism and independence, pyrotechnics and viewers wait in excitement for dark to fall for the real show to begin. Historians believe that fireworks were…