By | December 7, 2023

Honoring U.S. Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Warrior Frank Curre on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 7, 1941: “A day that will live in infamy,” remarked President Franklin D. Roosevelt after Pearl Harbor was attacked by some 350 Japanese fighter planes, which drove the United States to… Read More

By | September 15, 2023

International Association of Fire Fighters Urges Congress to Pass Asbestos Ban

Despite being banned in more than 70 countries, asbestos remains legal in the United States — but the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act seeks to change this. ARBAN calls for… Read More

By | July 25, 2023

How Filing a Mesothelioma Claim Helped U.S. Navy Veteran Walter Twidwell

When Walter Twidwell first joined the U.S. Navy in 1954, he, like so many others alongside him, had no idea how his nearly 20 years of devoted service would impact his health… Read More

By | July 18, 2023

EPA’s New Asbestos Reporting Rule: One More Step Toward Corporate Accountability

On July 6, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule requiring manufacturers and importers to provide detailed information on their asbestos usage over the past four years. The rule… Read More

By | June 26, 2023

5 Ways to Cope with Grief from Mesothelioma

Cancer can be devastating for both patients and their families. Mesothelioma — a cancer caused by asbestos exposure — is no exception, especially for the surviving family and loved ones of those… Read More

By | April 13, 2023

Olin Corporation Supports EPA’s Proposed Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos

On April 4, 2023, Olin Corporation — one of the few manufacturers still using and importing asbestos in the United States — wrote a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)… Read More

By | March 22, 2023

Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) Launches Virtual Day of Action

On March 23, 2023, the Asbestos Disease and Awareness Organization (ADAO) — the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure — launches its inaugural Virtual Day of Asbestos Awareness and… Read More

By | March 17, 2023

What to Know About the February 2023 Updates to Philips CPAP Recall

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of reworked Philips Respironics machines due to silicone foam deterioration that, if inhaled, could cause cancer, organ damage and even death.… Read More

By | February 17, 2023

Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Recalled for Risk of Crashes

On February 16, 2023, Tesla confirmed a recall of more than 362,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Full Self-Driving Beta software. The recall comes after years of investigations into Tesla vehicle crashes and… Read More

By | October 27, 2022

Honoring U.S. Navy Day 2022

Introduced by the Navy League of the United States on October 27, 1922, Navy Day was established to honor the contributions and service of the men and women of the U.S. Navy.… Read More

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