After a 120 year history, Asbestos, Quebec is putting its asbestos past behind. Asbestos is known throughout the world as a deadly mineral comprised of microscopic fibers. These fibers, when inhaled, can cause diseases such as lung cancer, the deadly … [Continue reading] about Asbestos, Quebec Putting Asbestos Past Behind
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FDA Examined Asbestos Testing in Talc Products
It was 1971 the last time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) examined asbestos testing in talc products in powders and cosmetics. The subject came to the forefront after finding traces of asbestos in several talc cosmetics and powders … [Continue reading] about FDA Examined Asbestos Testing in Talc Products
New Discovery May Lead to a Cancer Cure
Though the study is in early stages, a new discovery may lead to a cancer cure for all types. The potential cure lies within our own immune systems. A team of researchers at Cardiff University discovered T-cell receptors (TCRs) in the human … [Continue reading] about New Discovery May Lead to a Cancer Cure
Talc Safety Topic of Congressional Hearings
Talc safety has been a concern for years. More recently, the clear possibility of asbestos contamination in talc has led to heightened concern about critical diseases, such as mesothelioma and ovarian cancer being caused by use of talc based … [Continue reading] about Talc Safety Topic of Congressional Hearings
Asbestos Warnings after TPC Explosions
The night before Thanksgiving, 30,000 people near the Texas Petroleum Chemicals Group plant (TPC) in Port Neches, Texas were evacuated due to explosions which led to asbestos warnings. The two explosions sent debris flying “like a missile” over four … [Continue reading] about Asbestos Warnings after TPC Explosions
