Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, most often caused by exposure to asbestos, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

Asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, has been historically used for its durability and resistance to heat. Despite its advantageous properties, asbestos is a well-documented ...

In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective insulation, gaskets, and shipbuilding material. During World War II, asbestos was ...

Some residents might remember how unsafe asbestos abatement practices compromised the health of Fort Morgan High School students in 2004. From public campuses to residential neighborhoods and ...

A grandfather-of-five has been diagnosed with incurable cancer linked to asbestos—more than forty years after he was first exposed to the toxic dust. Steven Kenny, 64, worked at the Old Bank of ...

Asbestos exposure can cause serious illnesses many years after it occurs. Diseases such as mesothelioma and asbestos lung ...