Residents of Tennessee may know that asbestos is a problematic mineral. It has properties that, for a long time, made it a very desirable material; for example, asbestos is flame-resistant and durable. For a time, it seemed like a great idea to use it as insulation,...
Why do mesothelioma cases from asbestos occur?
Asbestos used in the manufacture of building insulation was banned by the United States in the 1970s, yet cases of cancer resulting from exposure to asbestos remain a problem in Tennessee and throughout the country. Case of mesothelioma, the cancer most commonly...
What is asbestosis, and how is it caused?
If you worked, or continue to work, around asbestos here in Tennessee, then you run a high risk for developing a lung disease called asbestosis. Especially before the late 1970s, when asbestos use was curbed, workers would be regularly exposed to the mineral. These...
Certain jewelry may contain asbestos
Asbestos has plagued America’s industries for over a century. Its easy application in construction projects as flame-retardant insulation placed asbestos into thousands of American homes. Regulations and FDA guidelines have somewhat limited its use in modern times,...
Classic car restoration and the risk for asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a mineral once widely used in building materials as well as in vehicle components subject to extreme heat, including brake pads and linings, gaskets and transmission parts. It was also used in some fiberglass and plastic body work. Tennessee residents...
Understanding new forms of asbestos exposure
There has been much news coverage in the past year regarding asbestos exposure through talcum powder and other products. Manufacturers of talcum powder use talc, a soft mineral, with many consumer products, like cosmetics and personal hygiene products. How asbestos...
