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Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that has been in use for thousands of years. It was primarily used to create fireproof materials and insulation. Asbestos mining kicked into high gear at the beginning of the industrial era in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This was also when the negative effects of asbestos exposure were first discovered when researchers noticed a large number of deaths and lung problems in asbestos-mining towns. In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attempted a nationwide phase-out, but a federal court[...]

For years, talcum powder was marketed as a harmless everyday product, something found in bathrooms, baby care routines, and cosmetic kits across generations. But in recent decades, serious concerns have emerged about its safety, especially talc’s connection to mesothelioma. At the center of the issue is the question: How can a product used on the skin be linked to a cancer typically associated with industrial asbestos exposure? Understanding this connection requires looking beyond surface-level explanations and into how these materials interact at a mineral and cellular level. The[...]