This fall, pharmaceutical and medical technology company Johnson & Johnson announced that a newly created Dallas subsidiary ...

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

Johnson & Johnson has proposed to pay almost $9bn to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits it faces in North America that claim its baby powder and other talc-based products cause cancer.

US court rejects J&J talc cancer case appeal J&J to ... of the company's family-friendly image. Baby powder is used for preventing nappy rash and for cosmetic uses, including as a dry shampoo.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to serious illnesses.