Mesothelioma

Rare Disease Day is observed every year on February 28 (or 29 in leap years) — the rarest day of the year. Rare Disease Day provides an opportunity to recognize individuals who live with rare diseases, work towards equity in…

February 9th is a day that celebrates a food favorite that spans generations and cultures – pizza! Flatbreads with toppings have been enjoyed as far back as the ancient Egyptians, but early pizza as we know it traces its roots…

For the entire month of February, the United States observes Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month. Throughout the month, we remember important people and events relating to the history of the African diaspora. Black History Month has…

There are a number of different Holocaust Memorial Days to remember the victims of the Holocaust. One of these days is January 27th, which is recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The holiday is meant to commemorate victims of the…

It has become a tradition to think about resolutions as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. This tradition dates back to the ancient Babylonians who, over 4000 years ago, began the practice of celebrating New Year and making promises to their royals.

The name Thanksgiving is fitting, as the theme of the holiday is to do just that – give thanks. A mesothelioma or lung cancer diagnosis can be difficult any time of the year, but it can feel extremely difficult to…

Asbestos Lady – The Fiery Villain with a Deadly Legacy Halloween has long been a favorite holiday for costume enthusiasts, with classic outfits like superheroes and princesses always topping the list. But imagine this: it’s Halloween of 1947, and the…

October is a month filled with celebrations surrounding the Navy. On October 13th, the Navy celebrates its birthday and on October 27th the country celebrates National Navy Day. But what’s the difference? Why do we have two separate holidays to…