Martin & Jones Blog  filter by author: Mike Riley -- On Mesothelioma and Asbestos

India's heavy usage of asbestos in recent years is expected to result in an epidemic of asbestos-related diseases in future years, according to health experts.

The time period between exposure to a disease-causing substance and the onset of the disease is called the latency period.  Asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, have an exceptionally long latency period.

Surgeon General Steven Galson issues statement on asbestos, reiterating that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.

The combination of asbestos exposure and cigarette smoking greatly increases a person's risk of developing lung cancer.

Owens Corning Asbestos Personal Injury Trust has reduced its claims payment percentage from 40% to 10%.

First time in EPA history that a town is designated a Public Health Emergency

Proposed settlement to give refunds for CSI toy fingerprint kits contaminated with asbestos

Tips for homeowners interested in testing for the presence of asbestos in the home

CDC Report: Mesothelioma deaths continued to increase from 1999 to 2005