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New $1.3B lawsuit accuses Johnson & Johnson of hiding baby powder cancer risk
More than 3,000 people in Britain have sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming its baby powder caused cancer, according to court filings.
Oct 21, 2025
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Inorganic Chemicals: News and Research on Talc
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Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said Thursday.
Oct 16, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Why asbestos is still being found in some cosmetics
Asbestos, a notorious carcinogen, was in widespread use throughout the 20th century—from building materials to brake pads and even fake snow on film sets including The Wizard of Oz and White Christmas.
Nov 21, 2024
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Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
UK claimants announced Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging that women diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in the company's talcum powder.
Nov 20, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing
The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Friday classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" for humans, however an outside expert warned against misinterpreting the announcement as a "smoking gun".
Jul 5, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Genital talc use positively linked to ovarian cancer
There is a positive association between use of intimate care products, including genital talc, and ovarian cancer, according to a study published online May 15 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
May 22, 2024
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Divided US high court hears challenge to $6bn Purdue opioid settlement
The US Supreme Court appeared divided on Monday as it heard a challenge to Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioids settlement immunizing the Sackler family that controlled the drugmaker from future litigation.
Dec 4, 2023
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Health
Men's use of personal care products, and chemicals they contain, has doubled in 20 years
Men's use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds.
Jul 26, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Hairdressers, beauticians, accountants may be at heightened risk of ovarian cancer, study finds
Hairdressers, beauticians, and accountants are among certain job roles that may be associated with a heightened risk of ovarian cancer, finds a case-control study published online in the journal Occupational and Environmental ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Johnson & Johnson proposes $8.9 bn settlement of talc cancer claims
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday proposed an $8.9 billion settlement to resolve years-old lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused cancer.
Apr 5, 2023
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