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High school students used to remove asbestos

High school students used to remove asbestos

A number of students at a Merced County, California high school were exposed to the potentially harmful material asbestos and school officials did not urgently act on the matter – in fact, they took their time. Just recently, it came…

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Does your home have materials made with asbestos?

Does your home have materials made with asbestos?

It’s an exciting time for your family: you’re moving to a new home. You begin packing things up and putting everything in boxes. This type of move forces you to clean out places such as the attic and the basement,…

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Widow believes asbestos exposure on the job killed husband

Widow believes asbestos exposure on the job killed husband

The widow of a deceased police officer is sharing the story of her husband who died after contracting mesothelioma, a deadly disease that typically develops from repeated exposure to asbestos. The 73-year-old man was diagnosed with the disease in the…

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Asbestos exposure can lead to fatal lung cancer

Asbestos exposure can lead to fatal lung cancer

There are few things more devastating than watching a loved one endure pain and suffering. But family members of victims of mesothelioma or lung cancer often have to watch the disease slowly invade their loved one’s body. One woman recently…

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Consumers beware: asbestos is not just a concern of the past

Consumers beware: asbestos is not just a concern of the past

While asbestos is a widely-known, potentially toxic material, not many people know exactly what it is, what it is used for and what sort of risks are involved when asbestos exposure occurs. Asbestos is a group of minerals composed of…

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Worker diagnosed with lung disease after exposure to asbestos

Worker diagnosed with lung disease after exposure to asbestos

In many situations, people have no idea that they are being exposed to asbestos or other types of hazardous materials. But long-term exposure can result in the contraction of disease such as mesothelioma. How can someone who is suffering from…

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Part 2: Should more steps be taken to prevent exposure to erionite?

Part 2: Should more steps be taken to prevent exposure to erionite?

Our previous post raised the concern over the lesser-known hazardous mineral erionite. A mineral present in several states across the U.S., erionite is thought to have some connection to the lung disease known as mesothelioma. Erionite is similar to asbestos.…

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Part 1: Is there another lesser-known culprit causing mesothelioma?

Part 1: Is there another lesser-known culprit causing mesothelioma?

In the previous post, we saw how exposure to asbestos can lead to a disease known as mesothelioma. But recently concern has been raised over another mineral that may also cause mesothelioma: erionite. While not a commonly known mineral, erionite…

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Mesothelioma case halted after judge removed from asbestos trial

Mesothelioma case halted after judge removed from asbestos trial

A healthy individual can contract a disease after being exposed to a dangerous material. One particularly dangerous material is asbestos. There are a number of different severe and fatal illnesses such as cancer and mesothelioma that can result from asbestos…

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North Carolina officials warn residents about contaminated melons

North Carolina officials warn residents about contaminated melons

When consumers are exposed to dangerous or defective products, the results can include serious injuries, illness or even death. If this is the case, victims and their families can hold manufacturers and companies responsible by filing a product liability claim.…

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