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Johnson & Johnson is willing to pay almost $9 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder caused cancers, the company announced Apr. 4. The proposal is the latest chapter ...

SEATTLE -- Johnson & Johnson and its iconic baby powder have been embroiled in a legal powder keg - some women who used the talc for genital hygiene for decades allege a link between talc and ovarian ...

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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 ...