The History of Asbestos

Because asbestos material does not burn, individuals as ancient as those living in the Roman Empire era would use asbestos material as cleaning rags.

Kentucky Couple Blames 52 Companies for Man's Mesothelioma

A Kentucky couple has filed an asbestos lawsuit in West Virginia, against 52 companies after the man was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Health Problems Associated with Asbestos

Left undisturbed in nature, asbestos is usually not harmful. However, when it is cut, moved or broken apart, and the asbestos particles become airborne and are inhaled, health problems are almost inevitable.

Prevention of Mesothelioma

The best way to protect a human being from mesothelioma is to make sure there is absolutely no exposure to asbestos materials at any time in their life.

Experimental Mesothelioma Treatment Tested

New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital is hosting a mesothelioma clinical trial to determine if oxaliplatin plus gemcitabine, an experimental mesothelioma treatment, constitutes a viable first or second-line defense for patients who have been diagnosed with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma or malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Asbestos Worker's Family Members Eligible to File Claims

According to Bergman and Frockt, a landmark decision of the Washington State Courts of Appeals brings a sigh of relief to the families of asbestos workers of Washington.

Texas Couple Files Asbestos Lawsuit in Kanawha County

A Texas couple has filed an asbestos lawsuit against 39 companies, including four that have done or continue to do business in Kanawha County.

Paul Hits Road to Help the Asbestos Victims

A halifax lawyer is cycling 2,000 miles to raise money for a lethal cancer affecting many of his clients.

Did Asbestos Kill Maureen

The 65-year-old lost her fight for life in February 2005, within months of being diagnosed with mesothelioma. And now her family are fighting to find out how the much-loved gran-of-two, from Houghton, died.

MDH Commissioner Mandernach to Resign

St.Paul- A news report says embattled Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach plans to resign in October.