If you were to poll people about the typical causes of lung cancer, most of them would give you the same answer. Smoking and other forms of tobacco use have a strong correlation with someone eventually developing lung cancer. If you have used tobacco products for any...
One of the ways medical experts learn how to treat health conditions is through studying the results of clinical trials. Mesothelioma is one such condition that utilizes clinical trials to search for a cure or an effective way to address the condition. Unfortunately,...
Asbestos may be dangerous for people, but it has historically been beneficial for big businesses. It is natural and plentiful, while also being cheap as a material. It is an excellent insulator and fire retardant, which made it a popular inclusion in many products....
Asbestos is a mineral found throughout the United States that is heavily used in industries across the country. The benefit of this mineral is that it is resistant to heat, so it’s a good substance to use in insulation, tile and other products. The problem with...
Mesothelioma generally develops in certain tissue linings. For instance, the lining around your abdomen or your lungs may be affected. This is where mesothelioma is originally going to develop and the symptoms that you're going to see will be related to the way that...
Whether it is from news reports, anecdotal stories or a family history, most individuals have a good idea about the dangers of asbestos exposure. In its pure state, the naturally occurring mineral is generally harmless. When the material begins to break down, however,...
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer, and like other cancers, it’s not contagious. This means that you can’t spread the disease by being close to other people, touching them, or coming into contact with the same surfaces or items. While this is true, there is no known...
Many workers, long since retired from hard labor jobs in steel mills, power stations and railroads, are enjoying their retirement. Focusing on hobbies, grandkids and other past times. But some face difficult health problems, wondering if it’s due to simply getting...
People often associate mesothelioma with asbestos, but that’s not the only condition that can occur because of exposure to this toxic substance. The problematic part of this situation is that the symptoms of these conditions don’t always show up at the time of the...
Before its harmful effects were discovered, asbestos was the preferred building material due to its heat-insulating properties and availability. Unfortunately, many had already been exposed to the deadly substance, especially those in the construction industries. As...