June 18 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson , opens new tab is facing a new proposed class action seeking damages and medical monitoring on behalf of women who have been diagnosed with cancer, or might ...

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), opens new tab on Thursday said it has settled two lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer, the first such cases to go to trial since a ...

Johnson & Johnson has argued in court that studies haven’t found a convincing link between ovarian cancer and talc powder. A new analysis suggests they are indeed associated.

Do you think you’ve been injured from exposure to talcum powder? Find out who is and who isn’t eligible to file a product liability suit and how much a talcum powder claim might be worth.

Talc is not banned in the U.S., but today, many baby powder brands instead use cornstarch, which is used as an absorbent in cosmetics. While cornstarch is likely a safer choice than talc, some ...

The World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency has delivered a damning report on powdered mineral talc, calling it "probably" cancer-causing to humans, mainly because of powders ...

The debate of whether it's safe or not to use talc in personal care and cosmetics products has been an ongoing one. In 2018, Johnson & Johnson was sued by 22 women who claimed the company's baby ...

Bankruptcy judge rejects the healthcare-products company’s third attempt to resolve mass talc lawsuits through chapter 11. By Akiko Matsuda. Updated March 31, 2025 11:02 pm ET | WSJ Pro.

Seen in the HBO Max docuseries Not So Pretty, talc may pose risks due to asbestos. We ask experts to weigh in, and we share the best talc-free products to try.

Best Silk Talc-Free Body Powder Dr. Hauschka Silky Body Powder ($35) You can't go wrong with this finely milled powder — it neutralizes any funky odors and can be used from head to toe.

That said, "talc is generally considered safe in makeup," says board-certified dermatologist Nava Greenfield, MD, FAAD. Dr. Pazos adds: "Even at a pure talc level, it is not harmful to the skin." ...