When you consider the potential risks you face in your place of work, you may think about the factors that could contribute to an accident and possible injury. You may not give much thought to the unseen hazards that have the potential to negatively impact your...
Perhaps you have never worked in a North Carolina shipyard, the construction industry, a factory or automotive mechanics shop, but one of your close family members (who resides in the same household) has. These industries, as well as home renovations, pipefitting,...
Mesothelioma is a difficult diagnosis. Like many, you may not have considered mesothelioma as a possibility for why you did not feel well in the first place. Facing a diagnosis like mesothelioma can be challenging for you and your loved ones. As you decide how you...
If you work or have worked in a North Carolina shipyard, old school building, factory, or the construction or auto mechanics industry, you may at some point have been exposed to asbestos. While exposures are not limited to these types of workplaces alone, they do, in...
Individuals who are suffering from terminal illnesses deserve to have quality care at every stage of life. There are certain types of medical assistance specifically designed for those who have serious medical needs and may not be able to care for themselves. Hospice...
Learning that your parent is sick with mesothelioma can derail your life, even as an adult. Your relationship and responsibilities can change dramatically with that diagnosis, and the emotional toll it takes on you can catch you by surprise. What their diagnosis can...
A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. Due to the aggressive nature of this specific type of cancer, treatment can be difficult, and in many cases, the state of the disease is not known until it has progressed significantly. There are certain individuals who may...
Popcorn ceilings fell out of favor, but they were commonplace in buildings built or renovated from the 1950s to the 1980s. Also known as stucco or acoustic, builders especially liked these textured ceilings that hid imperfections and offered a certain level of fire...
A diagnosis of mesothelioma can be devastating. This type of cancer is aggressive, and you may find yourself asking difficult questions about your life expectancy and how you can take care of your loved ones after you pass. While this is a serious type of cancer,...
If you have ever had the flu or even a bad cold, you may have been immediately aware of your illness because of symptoms your body was exhibiting. For either of these illnesses, such symptoms might have included a runny nose, cough, fever or body aches. It’s easy to...
