The Mesothelioma Center News – Page 40
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Asbestos Exposure & BansThere was so much asbestos, lead-based paint and other contaminants throughout the 658 abandoned buildings at Camp Roberts that the U.S. Army had to…
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Veterans & Military
Retirement of USS Enterprise a Reminder that Navy Veterans Still at Risk from Asbestos Exposure
The USS Enterprise, one of the most decorated aircraft carriers in American military history, was retired earlier this month after 51 years of active… -
Celebrities
Larry Davis Will Be Remembered for How He Lived
Four days before the 2012 Miles For Mesothelioma Road Race and Tribute Walk in February, Larry Davis was stuck in a South Florida Hospital… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Maryland Gets Tougher on Contractors Who Violate Asbestos Regulations
The state of Maryland established a new standard for worker protection and asbestos abatement, promising stiffer fines and longer jail sentences for business owners… -
Celebrities
Asbestos Blamed for Death of Disco Queen Donna Summer
The Queen of Disco Donna Summer died on Thursday in her Naples, Florida, home after a quiet battle with lung cancer. She was… -
Research & Clinical Trials
Study: Significant Link Found between Asbestos and Strokes, Heart Disease
Industrial workers exposed to asbestos now have additional health concerns to worry about beyond mesothelioma and lung cancer. A recent study published in the… -
Legislation & Litigation
Appeals Court: Pfizer Liable for Asbestos Claims against Quigley Corp.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is liable for the asbestos insulating products made decades ago by Quigley Corporation, one of its now-bankrupt subsidiaries, based on… -
Celebrities
Steve McQueen’s Widow Vows to Pick Fights with Asbestos Industry
Tough guy movie star Steve McQueen died more than 30 years ago — another victim of mesothelioma — but a part of him… -
Asbestos Exposure & Bans
Study: Risk of Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease Increases with Asbestos Exposure
It is well established that the inhalation of toxic asbestos fibers can lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma cancer, lung cancer and a variety of… -
Celebrities
Famed Australian Mountain Climber Lincoln Hall Dies of Mesothelioma
Lincoln Hall defied the odds many times as a famed mountain climber and fearless adventurer, but he could not escape the steely grasp of…