Just as “gripe water” disappeared from our lives and asbestos was removed from building materials, talcum powder, especially varieties containing carcinogenic substances, has almost vanished from use.

Talc is a mineral mined from the earth. Because it’s so good at absorbing moisture and easing friction, cosmetic companies often use it in baby powder, blush, eye shadow, and other products. There ...

Some studies have suggested that talcum powder might cause cancer in the ovaries if the powder particles applied to the ...

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A bottle of talcum powder is a bathroom staple for families across the UK. It has long been associated with freshness and ...

Johnson & Johnson announced Thursday that the company will stop selling its talc-based baby powder — alleged to contain cancer-causing elements — worldwide starting next year. In what the company is ...

More than 3,000 U.K. claimants accuse U.S. pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling asbestos-tainted ...

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