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After almost a hundred years of service, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Memorial Tower in Baton Rouge was ready for restoration, but asbestos stopped the clock tower project when the potentially deadly mineral was found in the interior. History The tower was built in the early 1920s in memory of 1,447 Louisiana soldiers who died …
Since there are conflicting opinions on getting the flu vaccine, should a mesothelioma patient receive the flu vaccine? These patients in particular, along with the elderly, young children, and people living with some chronic health issues, should assess the pros and cons of receiving the vaccine. What do the experts say? According to the Centers …
Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, a talcum powder product used by generations of parents and children, often contained asbestos, reports Reuters. The same mines where talc is found are often contaminated with deposits of naturally occurring asbestos. A Reuters review of internal company documents, show that from at least 1971, Johnson & Johnson’s raw …
Lung cancer can often be treatable if found at an early stage – now low-dose CT scan screening can reduce mortality for those at high risk. Much like a yearly mammogram, getting this low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancer before symptoms are evident. This is especially helpful for those who are high risk – …
Currently, tests to determine if there are cancer cells in a person take at least a week before getting results, but a new test for cancer diagnoses shows promise with results seen in ten minutes. What is this test? This test is based on a discovery by researchers at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute …
