Army Archerd, a reporter who spent over 50 years covering Hollywood with the trade publication Daily Variety, has died after a five year battle with mesothelioma. He was 87 years old. (more…)

A new study by researchers at Duke University has found that sheet metal workers are at a significantly higher risk of several asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. The American Journal of Industrial Medicine study examined health records for nearly 18,000 sheet metal workers who had taken part in a 20 year screening program. (more…)

A report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has found that deaths from malignant mesothelioma rose by almost 9% between 1999 and 2005. The study uncovered a total of 18,068 reported mesothelioma deaths over that time period. (more…)