Archive for May, 2006

Mesothelioma

May 9th, 2006 – 5:32 pm Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Cancer

Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, usually associated with prolonged exposure to asbestos, which affects the pleura, a sac which surrounds the lungs, the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or the pericardium, a sac which surrounds the heart. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found [...]

Food Poisoning

May 2nd, 2006 – 4:40 pm Posted by Sherri Granato
Tagged as: Illness

Food poisoning is one of the most common widespread illnesses of human history, and it can be caused by various factors that are plainly out of our control. Others are within our control, like proper hand washing and using sanitized utensils during food preparation. Some of these factors are introduced to the food chain during [...]