Exposures to silica dust, solvents or heavy metals increase the likelihood of developing various forms of myositis, ...

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate ...

Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

The stylish - and expensive - kitchen countertops have become a staple in millions of homes across the US but there are growing concerns over the material used to make them.

More than 500 Victorians workers have now been diagnosed with the incurable lung disease silicosis after a rapid spike in ...

Previous studies have reported the prevalence of silicosis among agate-stone workers to range from 18% to 69%, with the rate ...

As Australia stands on the precipice of a silica dust disease crisis, the workers who cut into these dangerous materials attempt to piece their lives back together. Benjamin Squires This content ...

Cases of silicosis among Victorian workers involved in the fabrication and installation of artificial stone benchtops have ...

Aesthetic counter-tops in high-end kitchen spaces are bound to make you feel tempted to invest in one but you might want to reconsider after knowing the plight of those who suffer from a fatal lung di ...

Medical experts and safety advocates warn that artificial stone silicosis is a growing epidemic, one that mirrors the asbestos crisis of the past century. The disease is irreversible and, with many ...