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July 26th, 2023 - Treven Pyles

Private wells, a little safer than public water supplies in terms of PFAS contamination

Over 43 million people rely on private wells as their source of drinking water nationwide, whereas across the country, there are 1...

July 10th, 2023 - Michael Bartlett

$12.5 billion landmark settlement with 3M to fund water treatment

On June 22, 2023, a $12.5 billion settlement with the 3M Company in the ongoing multidistrict litigation over the contamination of...

February 09th, 2023 - Treven Pyles

Uterine cancer, often misdiagnosed in women who use hair relaxers

As the most common gynecological cancer, uterine cancer occurs yearly in over 66,000 American women. While the causes of uterine c...

January 22nd, 2023 - Treven Pyles

The high prevalence of ovarian cancer misdiagnosis among women who use hair relaxers

Ovarian cancer has been dubbed "the silent killer" for decades by the medical community, and for a good reason. The disease is oft...

January 14th, 2023 - Michael Bartlett

VA cancer/oncology centers across the US

As a veteran, your risk of developing a serious disease as a consequence of exposure to asbestos is very high, as the hazardous mi...

July 11th, 2022 - Treven Pyles

How we help family members of toxic exposure victims recover compensation on their behalf

Unfortunately, many victims of toxic exposure pass away without having filed a claim with the responsible companies. However, thei...

September 14th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

AI-based assessment tool used to track asbestos-related cancers

Patients undergoing treatment for rare malignancies associated with occupational exposure to asbestos are now being evaluated usin...

July 27th, 2021 - Treven Pyles

Customized gift basket ideas for cancer patients

Without a doubt, cancer is one of the most fatal diseases in the world. There are nearly 17 million people struggling with cancer ...

June 02nd, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Asbestos exposure in brick and stone masons

Since ancient times, brick and stone masons have been creating amazing buildings by virtue of their craftsmanship. However, during...

April 30th, 2021 - Treven Pyles

Asbestos exposure in longshoremen

Longshoremen, the people responsible for loading and unloading ships, were heavily exposed to asbestos during the last century, as...

April 22nd, 2021 - Treven Pyles

Rubber factory workers and asbestos exposure

The process of rubber manufacturing is very complex and usually requires extreme heat, which is why asbestos was used by these fac...

April 20th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Receiving a stimulus check will not affect your toxic exposure or VA claim

Stimulus checks are sent by the government to taxpayers in order to offer people more spending money, which is meant to boost the ...

March 12th, 2021 - Treven Pyles

Individuals living around farming communities exposed to paraquat are at risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Pesticides sprayed on crops become airborne during application and can drift to distance. Breathing in "paraquat drift" when the w...

March 10th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Which states use the largest amounts of paraquat?

Paraquat, a toxic herbicide, has been widely used throughout the United States since 1962. It can be found under numerous brand na...

March 09th, 2021 - Treven Pyles

Paraquat makers failed to warn users of the increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Studies showing that paraquat greatly increases the risk of a person developing Parkinson's date back years. Paraquat manufacturer...

March 05th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Paraquat based herbicides linked to Parkinson's disease - a timeline of events

The incidence of Parkinson's disease increased significantly in 30 years from 1990 to 2020, and we know why - if we pay attention ...

February 24th, 2021 - Treven Pyles

Asbestos exposure in tile setters

People who worked as tile setters between 1940 and 1980 are at high risk of developing cancer as a consequence of occupational asb...

February 18th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Plastic molders and asbestos exposure

Before 1985, moldable plastic was usually manufactured with asbestos, as the mineral had extraordinary durability and strength and...

February 12th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Asbestos exposure in textile mill workers

Between 1940 and 1980, numerous textile mill workers throughout the country were heavily exposed to asbestos, both from the machin...

January 25th, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

Which groups of veterans were exposed to mustard gas?

Veterans who were in contact with mustard gas or lewisite and developed a disease as a consequence of exposure are now eligible fo...

January 22nd, 2021 - Michael Bartlett

What types of fire are extinguished with AFFF?

Class B fires are typically extinguished by using AFFF, which are caused by flammable liquids such as alcohol, ether, oil, gasolin...

December 17th, 2020 - Michael Bartlett

How can asbestosis be misdiagnosed as pneumonia?

The long-term inflammation of the lungs due to asbestos fibers predispose patients to recurrent pneumonia. If you believe that exp...

December 09th, 2020 - Treven Pyles

The shortness of breath caused by asbestos exposure wrongly attributed to congestive heart failure (CHF)

Because CHF and asbestos-related lung disease closely resemble each other in symptoms, the diagnosis is extremely challenging, and...

December 01st, 2020 - Michael Bartlett

Foods that may help you fight lung cancer

The side effects of cancer treatment are challenging and can leave you feeling exhausted. If you're fighting lung cancer, nutritio...

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