In 1922, the U.S. Navy identified the naturally occurring asbestos mineral as the most efficient and cost-effective insulation, gaskets, and shipbuilding material. During World War II ...

In Cappadocia, Turkey, an unprecedented mesothelioma epidemic causes 50% of all deaths in three small villages. Initially linked solely to the exposure to a fibrous mineral, erionite, recent ...

Asbestos exposure in the workplace can deliver deadly health consequences. It can cause injury or disease, adding to the risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses, according to the ...

Global Asbestos Awareness Week raises awareness about the dangers of asbestos and fights for an international ban.