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Published on September 17, 2010 - 18:53 GMT

Study reports that manicurists are not at increased risk to develop cancer

The first study to address cancer rates in manicurists, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, was unable to find any evidence that nail salon workers have a greater chance of developing cancer. However, test subjects will continue to …

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Published on September 16, 2010 - 19:33 GMT

Asbestos disease still a threat to American workers

Asbestos, a material once considered a God-send to American industry, has ravaged the American workforce, decimating the ranks of miners, millers, factory workers, insulators and shipyard workers. Hundreds of former mechanics …

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Published on September 15, 2010 - 19:46 GMT

Canadian asbestos industry dying as mesothelioma cancer worries run rampant

Jeffrey Mine Inc. has received a $3.5-million loan from the Canadian government agency Investissement Québec. The loan will be used to continue mining asbestos for one more month, while Jeffrey continues to recruit foreign investment.…

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Published on September 14, 2010 - 19:26 GMT

Soccer rivals come together for mesothelioma

They may be rivals, but British soccer teams Newcastle United and Sunderland both committed to assisting with a fashion fundraiser for Cancer Connections and The Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund. The Magpies supplied brand new full strips, …

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Published on September 13, 2010 - 19:26 GMT

Glasgow Night Hike in September expected to raise money for terminal cancer

When writer and landscape designer Maggie Keswick Jencks was diagnosed with breast cancer, she discovered first hand that the British National Health Service was unable to provide a supportive place for cancer patients to absorb and accept their …

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Published on September 12, 2010 - 13:13 GMT

Quality Inn scheduled for demo following carcinogenic asbestos removal

The city of Dearborn, Michigan will see the former Quality Inn on Michigan Avenue fall. The building will be torn down by the end of the year, with demolition beginning next month. The motel, which closed in 2005, has remained …

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Published on September 11, 2010 - 13:10 GMT

British mesothelioma cancer misdiagnosis scandal involving 26 patients and counting

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) finds itself undertaking the enormous task of testing thousands of tissue samples after four doctors working at different Bristol hospitals expressed concern that the Bristol Royal Infirmary …

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Published on September 10, 2010 - 13:07 GMT

The toll of unforeseen asbestos exposure

p>From 1941 to 1991, Tom Brindley worked for International Combustion, in Derby, England, cutting up asbestos sheets used to lag power station ducting. He also handled asbestos powder when mixing it with water to make a paste for the lagging. …

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Published on September 9, 2010 - 13:07 GMT

Loyola University faces a tough demolition due to asbestos contamination

The Damen Hall facility at Loyola University in Chicago will be demolished by Spring 2011, according to school officials. The presence of asbestos requires that the building be abated before demolition can begin. This can add a significant amount …

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Published on September 7, 2010 - 19:10 GMT

Asbestos removed from New Jersey schools before students returned

Asbestos has been removed from schools in Leonia, New Jersey, reports northjersey.com. The abatement work was conducted in preparation for the school year. Although asbestos has been removed from the schools, it still may be …

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Published on September 6, 2010 - 16:23 GMT

Hundreds of companies named in separate asbestos mesothelioma lawsuits

Eighteen people are suing 147 companies separately for their asbestos-related health problems, reports the West Virginia Record. Fourteen complaints were filed in Kanawha Circuit Court on August 11. The 18 plaintiffs claim the …

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Published on September 4, 2010 - 16:18 GMT

Santa Fe company charged with improperly handling carcinogenic asbestos materials

A Santa Fe paving firm has been accused of illegally dumping asbestos. The New Mexico Environment Department issued a compliance order against Advantage Asphalt, alleging the company mishandled the hazardous material in early 2009. <p …

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Published on September 3, 2010 - 16:15 GMT

Ocala building slated for demo following asbestos removal

The Ocala City Council has approved a $11,044 grant to demolish the old Brick City Printing Building, reports Ocala.com. The building, situated on 316 North Magnolia Avenue in Ocala, Florida, is owned by Virginia Hitt. The …

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Published on September 2, 2010 - 16:13 GMT

Couple awarded $7.5 million in asbestos suit

A Trenton, New Jersey couple has been awarded a $7.5 million settlement in their asbestos-related case. The settlement was awarded to a woman who contracted mesothelioma from secondhand asbestos exposure. Bonnie Anderson was …

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Published on September 1, 2010 - 16:11 GMT

Close to fifty companies named in asbestos lawsuit

A son has filed suit against 45 companies, alleging the defendants negligently exposed his father to asbestos, and ultimately caused his death, reports The Southeast Texas Record. Fred Brinkman, Jr. filed the suit on behalf of his father, Fred …

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Published on August 29, 2010 - 19:20 GMT

Elementary school tests negative for carcinogenic asbestos

Following an asbestos scare at Galer Elementary School in Laurel Bay, South Carolina, classrooms were sealed. A white, flaky substance was discovered beneath a sink cabinet at the elementary school. The material was found …

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Published on August 28, 2010 - 19:17 GMT

Asbestos discovered at North Carolina retail store, prompting mesothelioma worries

A Bi-Lo in Berea, North Carolina shut down last week after it tested positive for asbestos. The building, located on Forest Bridge Road, closed after someone called DHEC to report the issue, reports WSPA. The asbestos was …

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Published on August 27, 2010 - 19:10 GMT

Campbell, Ohio receives thousands for asbestos-related cleanup

The state of Ohio has granted the city of Campbell nearly $300,000 to do an environmental assessment of Sherman International’s future property. The property, located on Wilson Avenue, is the site of the company’s proposed …

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Published on August 24, 2010 - 19:30 GMT

Taxpayers support South Portland High School bond proposal

Residents of South Portland, Maine met at city hall on Monday to discuss whether they were for or against a bond proposal that would go towards renovating the current high school. Residents seemed to agree that renovations need to occur at the …

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Published on August 22, 2010 - 12:57 GMT

Asbestos abatement underway at Redding Elementary School

p>Major building improvements have occurred at Redding Elementary School in Redding, Connecticut. Crews have worked both inside and outside of the elementary school. One of the major projects occurring at the elementary …

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