Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that is present in soil and rocks. Exposure to asbestos may lead to lung diseases and other health conditions. In the past, many manufacturing companies used ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that destroys lung tissue and reduces airflow to the lungs. A person can develop COPD as a result of long-term exposure to asbestos.

A new rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency this week puts an end to the use of asbestos, a known carcinogen, in the United States. But researchers caution that we’ll likely still be ...