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

Researchers suggest that when a potential or confirmed TB patient is from silica-based industries, healthcare workers should ...

Residents in a sparsely populated area of Iron County are speaking out against a contractor that's asking Iron County to allow them to build a mine in the area.

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 ...

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes ...

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 ...