If you're thinking of renovating your kitchen countertops, chances are, you've seen the rise in mineral surfaces, like sintered stone, joining the market. Sintered stone is only one kind of mineral ...

Engineered stone high in crystalline silica, which can damage the lungs when inhaled, has faced growing scrutiny as countertop cutters have grown ill and died from silicosis. Some companies that make ...

In most kitchens, the countertops are a high-traffic area. On any given day, they'll see food and drink spills, utensil ...

Dozens of young Latino men in California have developed severe lung disease, and at least 10 have died, after working in shops that make kitchen and bathroom countertops. As NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce ...

A new study from UCSF/UCLA looks at the toll of silicosis on stone workers. Dozens of young Latino men in California have developed severe lung disease and at least 10 have died. Dozens of young ...