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There are various safeguards that have been established to protect those who work around asbestos, because the risk of developing mesothelioma is so high when exposure occurs. Second-hand exposure from a loved one who worked around asbestos is also been a known health risk. Recently, there is a new concern for health risks to individuals » Read More

Homeowners are constantly faced with routine maintenance and repairs, and many like to modernize their homes with extensive remodeling projects.  While these types of upgrades and repairs are necessary, there could be hidden dangers for unsuspecting inhabitants.  Asbestos containing materials that are disturbed can release toxic fibers into the air that cause cancers such as » Read More

Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer notorious for being difficult to treat. The disease is often not diagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage, which makes most patients ineligible for potentially curative surgery. For these patients, chemotherapy is the most used first-line option for treatment. Though no standard second-line treatment exists, intense research » Read More

Vinegar has long been praised for its health benefits and antimicrobial properties. Now there is evidence that acetic acid, the primary ingredient in common household vinegar, can also be a powerful anticancer agent, capable of killing cancer cells in minutes. In a Japanese study published in the December issue of the Journal of Gastroenterology and » Read More