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You expect everyday products to be safe, not subject to changing oversight. But on November 28, 2025, RFK Jr. signed the FDA’s withdrawal of a proposed rule that would have required asbestos testing in talc products, a move carried out under the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. [...]
For those who have recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis or had a loved one diagnosed, it can be a disheartening time. It’s not uncommon to experience disbelief that this is really happening to you or your loved one, and it may even lead to questions about where you or [...]
On September 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in combination with pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy, as a first-line treatment for unresectable advanced or metastatic malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Keytruda is an immunotherapy drug that helps the immune system recognize and kill cancer cells by [...]
Every September, thousands of families touched by mesothelioma unite in hope, advocacy, and action. Mesothelioma Awareness Day is a national observance held on September 26, with Mesothelioma Awareness Month spanning the entire month of September. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) started in 2004, and it gained federal recognition [...]
A fatal disease, also known as a terminal illness, is a medical condition that is not curable and will likely cause the death of a patient. Mesothelioma is considered a fatal disease, meaning patients typically pass away from it. Although aggressive forms of cancer can have an average survival [...]
Oncology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Developing a trusted and positive relationship with your oncologist is important for patients who are at risk for, currently battling, or have survived mesothelioma or other lung-related disease. Oncology covers a wide range [...]
Back in the day, asbestos was everywhere – pipes, pumps, gaskets – because it seemed like a miracle material thanks to its strong, fire-resistant material and versatility. Although asbestos the gaskets were believed to be helpful at the time, many employees, such as plumbers and factory workers, were put [...]
Boilers are important to many industries, providing essential heat and power to keep mechanical systems and operations running smoothly. However, many boilers were constructed with asbestos-containing materials, which put boilermakers, workers, and people who lived with the product at risk of asbestos exposure. Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers, which [...]
If you think you have contracted chrysotile asbestos poisoning, it's essential to understand its effects on the human body and how you were likely exposed. Chrysotile asbestos, a type of asbestos mineral, was commonly used across industries like pipe installation, construction, automotive manufacturing, and shipbuilding due to its insulation [...]
