People potentially exposed to asbestos from coloured play sand are being told that symptoms could take decades to show. More ...

Workers whose jobs involved exposure to asbestos – including boilermakers, boiler workers, carpenters, factory workers, laborers, pipe coverers, and pipefitters – may be in danger of developing ...

Steven Kenny was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer typically caused by the inhalation of asbestos ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The School District of Philadelphia says its making progress in dealing with asbestos that's forced the closing of several schools. Parents, students and teachers remain worried ...

Mesothelioma in dogs is a rare condition that involves cancerous tumors. The condition is suspected to be caused by exposure to pesticides and asbestos. Generally, male dogs and older dogs suffer from ...

Losing a loved one to an asbestos-related disease is devastating. But amid the grief, families often face another challenge: navigating the complex legal landscape of pursuing compensation for their ...

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, asbestos was ...

Over the past 15 or 20 years, a rare form of cancer known as mesothelioma has become increasingly common – affecting as many as 3,000 Americans each year. Additionally, roughly 2,500 ...

Explainer - Why is asbestos such a worry, and what's the risk after coloured play sand has been revealed to be contaminated?

Fifteen public schools in Canberra are closed today, and several others are partially closed, due to potential asbestos contamination in coloured sand sold at dozens of stores across Australia. Here ...

Nobody likes to talk or think about cancer, but it’s a serious disease that we should all aim to understand a little better. Better understanding the signs and symptoms of cancer, as well as how to ...

Authorities have shut more than 70 ACT schools after a popular classroom play sand was found to contain asbestos.