Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the most common form of asbestos, a cancer-causing substance associated ...

Q: We just purchased a 1920s colonial style home and are now renovating it. In the basement, we removed the carpet and discovered tiles that we fear may contain asbestos. A few were cracked, and most ...

The Trump administration is withdrawing a proposal to require cosmetic companies to test their talc-containing products for asbestos, according to a public notice Tuesday. The Food and Drug ...

Asbestos use was widespread in the U.S. military during the 20th century, reaching its peak as the World War II war effort demanded accessible materials for producing military equipment. It made ...

If you’re a homeowner who loves projects, chances are you’ve seen a TikTok where someone rips up a tile or smashes through a wall. While these viral renovation videos are satisfying, they may also be ...

The federal government isn’t keeping up with its safety checks for asbestos in government buildings, according to an audit this week that dings the General Services Administration for the failure. GSA ...

Asbestos traced in children’s coloured craft sand sold in UK shops has jolted parents and schools. What does this mean for everyday play, and which sands face new scrutiny? Hobbycraft has removed ...

In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the most common form of asbestos, a cancer-causing substance associated with tens of thousands of deaths in the country every year. The ban ...