Federal health officials are scrutinizing a mineral—added to some makeup, medications, and foods—that many people have never thought twice about: talc. In a recent viewpoint article called “Priorities ...

To read this article for CME, click here. October 8, 2008 — Regular use of talc in the genital area was significantly associated with an increased risk for ovarian cancer in a new analysis reported in ...

New research published this week lends credence to the more than 50,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson that allege its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The analysis, released ...

What Talc Is and Why It’s Used in Beauty Products Talc is a naturally occurring mineral composed mainly of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen, valued for its ability to absorb moisture, reduce friction, ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. jury verdict linking regular use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder to a woman's death from ovarian cancer has spurred new concern from consumers, but scientists say the ...

More than 1,300 Victorians have joined a class action against Johnson & Johnson alleging its talcum powder products left them with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lungs) and other ...

Talc, a substance commonly used in a number of manufacturing processes, including many in the food processing industry, is a health hazard and exposure to it should be closely monitored, say ...

Women claim the pharmaceutical company knew about the dangers of contaminated talc for decades - which the company has denied ...

Federal health officials are scrutinizing a mineral—added to some makeup, medications, and foods—that many people have never thought twice about: talc. The JAMA article added that talc remains common, ...