Over the past decade, engineered stone countertops made from crushed quartz have taken over the U.S. market. They come in a range of colors and patterns, and manufacturers talk up their advantages.

Slabs of engineered quartz are cut to order in thousands of shops around the country that may not adequately protect workers from dangerous levels... 'There's No Good Dust': What Happens After Quartz ...

Craftsmen who cut granite for kitchen countertops can be at risk of radiation exposure thousands of times above the federal safety limit, according to new research. The danger results from inhaling ...

A worker, given only weeks to live after developing lung disease from years of cutting kitchen worktops, is suing his former employers. Marek Marzec, a father of three diagnosed with silicosis, is ...