Beware the Invisible Threat: The Link Between Asbestos Fibers and Mesothelioma

The Foundation of Asbestos For over 4,500 years, asbestos—known as the “magic mineral”—has been prized for its fire-resistant properties. Its origins trace back to Greece, where it was woven into fireproof textiles and named “amiantus,” meaning “resistance to fire.” Similar discoveries occurred in Finland, where asbestos was used to strengthen clay pottery. By the 1600s …