In 1894, Johnson & Johnson introduced a product made of crushed talc it dubbed "baby powder." For more than a century, people — especially women — used this baby powder as an everyday health ...

Additionally, talcum powder use has been linked to respiratory problems, particularly in infants. Inhaling fine talc ...

The FDA is moving to standardize how companies test for asbestos in cosmetics with talc. FDA talc testing aims to improve ...

This was too much for us to think about so we went down the road to make a phone call. Down at the phone booth, we met Talc Alf. Talc Alf works in the soft stone from which talcum powder is made.

Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a healthcare giant, recently agreed to a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations concerning the safety of its talcum-based powder products. This ...

Relatives of Maureen Wright believe her use of talcum powder, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, was linked to her developing cancer and have joined a group action against the firm. They have now ...