Tremolite asbestos belongs to amphibole class asbestos. It has needle-like, brittle, and straight fibers which makes it easily inhalable. The substance has good heat resistant properties and manufacturers wove …

Asbestos added strength and fireproofing to building materials before most people understand the danger. This harmful fibrous mineral causes many health problems, such as mesothelioma and other forms of cancer. …

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the thin protective membrane covering the body's most important organs. These include the heart, lungs, and abdomen. There are four classifications …

What does asbestos look like? This is a question asked by many people who have never come across this material. This because it's often mixed with other materials making …

A tissue known as the mesothelium wraps organs like the heart, lungs, and stomach. This tissue keeps these organs from rubbing against each other. In some cases, a type …

According to the CDC, 18,068 Americans died of Mesothelioma cancer in 2009. Initially, the country diagnosed approximately 3,000 new cases of the condition every year. Between 2009 and 2017, …

Mesothelioma cancer has no cure. Up to date, scientists are looking for ways on how to treat mesothelioma successfully. The standard treatment protocols include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Physicians …