Month: December 2022

We’ve all seen enough examples of cities in the U.S. with water that’s too contaminated to drink to know that the safety of drinking water is often dependent on how good an area’s infrastructure is. As that infrastructure gets older, if it’s not repaired or replaced,…

Not all lung cancer is the same. The part of the lung where a tumor develops can have an effect on the symptoms as well as determine the necessary treatment. Occasionally (in up to 5% of lung cancers), a tumor will develop in the upper area of a lung. If it’s higher…

Military members assume the government is doing what’s necessary to keep them safe. Many servicemembers don’t realize how little oversight there is to some aspects of military life. Unfortunately, this lack of oversight can negatively impact the servicemember and…

Mesothelioma is a deadly and aggressive form of cancer. It develops in the lining of the organs, and many people die not long after their diagnosis. The short-term mortality rate for mesothelioma is so high in part because the cancer is so difficult to treat. It takes…

Working with asbestos is dangerous. This naturally-occurring mineral substance is a known human carcinogen, and there is no safe level of exposure. However, it also has many uses in the industrial world, so companies decide to use asbestos anyway. Workers who handle…

Mesothelioma is a terminal and aggressive cancer that can be hard to cope with. The symptoms usually come on suddenly and profoundly impact how you live your life. Once you’re diagnosed with this condition, your focus may become making memories with your loved ones….

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that was once used for a lot of applications. While asbestos mining stopped in the United States, it’s still found in various places in this country. Before the dangers of asbestos were known, it was used in many products…