DOJ Files Criminal Charges Against Philadelphia School District Over Asbestos Management Failures Federal authorities have recently taken the unusual step of bringing criminal allegations against the School District of Philadelphia, accusing them of not following proper procedures when it comes to monitoring and handling asbestos inside school buildings. This has sparked serious worries about how […]
Immunotherapy Month 2025
Immunotherapy Month 2025 June is Cancer Immunotherapy Month. Immunotherapy is an umbrella term describing multiple treatments that activate different parts of the immune system through different distinct strategies but share the same basic idea: harnessing and boosting the body’s natural ability to recognize and fight cancer through immunity. The immune system is a good candidate […]
E.P.A. to Reconsider Ban on Deadly Asbestos, Delaying Enforcement for Years
E.P.A. to Reconsider Ban on Deadly Asbestos, Delaying Enforcement for Years The Trump administration has announced plans to revisit a critical ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last remaining type of asbestos still permitted in the United States. According to a recent filing with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, this move could suspend enforcement of […]
Cancer Survivors Month 2025
Cancer Survivors Month 2025 June is National Cancer Survivors Month. People are considered cancer survivors from the time of their first diagnosis and are considered one for the rest of their life. As of January 2022, there are approximately 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, which is around 5.4 percent of the population. […]
The Ongoing Challenges One Year After the U.S. Asbestos Ban
The Ongoing Challenges One Year After the U.S. Asbestos Ban In March 2024, the United States took a historic step by banning the last remaining uses of chrysotile asbestos—the most commonly used form of the mineral worldwide. It was a big win for public health, but it didn’t mean the asbestos problem was over. A […]
IARC Says Talc is Probably Carcinogenic
IARC Says Talc is Probably Carcinogenic The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer found that talc “probably” causes cancer. The reason being that the mineral used in many different products like cosmetics, talcum powders, children’s toys, and food can be contaminated with asbestos. The agency reports that there is “strong mechanistic evidence” […]
Shedding Light on Military Asbestos Exposure – National Military Appreciation Month
Shedding Light on Military Asbestos Exposure – National Military Appreciation Month May is National Military Appreciation Month—a time to honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. As we express our gratitude for their sacrifices, it’s equally important to recognize the challenges they have […]
National Cancer Research Month 2025
National Cancer Research Month 2025 May is National Cancer Research Month. Cancer research is a vital part of the cancer treatment process. Without research, we would not have the medical breakthroughs or the treatments that we have available today. It is important to research hard to treat cancers like mesothelioma because without research, they will […]
Asbestos Laws in Pennsylvania
Asbestos Laws in Pennsylvania Asbestos was once widely used in building materials for its durability and heat resistance. However, it’s now known to be extremely hazardous to human health. Inhalation of asbestos fibers can lead to serious diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. As a result, strict regulations exist at both the federal […]
Upgrading for Safety: $1.2M Project to Replace Asbestos-Infused Water Pipes in North Huntingdon
Upgrading for Safety: $1.2M Project to Replace Asbestos-Infused Water Pipes in North Huntingdon A $1.2 million infrastructure upgrade is underway in North Huntingdon to replace nearly a mile of aging waterline—some of which contains asbestos-infused cement pipes dating back to the early 1950s. Approved by the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC), the project aims […]