Studies of personal use of talcum powder have had mixed results, although there is some suggestion of a possible increase in ovarian cancer risk. There is very little evidence at this …

2 days ago · A jury awarded $40 million to two women who claimed that talcum powder made by Johnson & Johnson caused their ovarian cancer.

Aug 9, 2025 · For most people, the answer is no. There is no proof that you’re more likely to get lung cancer if you use baby powder or some other form of cosmetic talcum powder that’s easy …

2 days ago · A Los Angeles jury has awarded $40 million to two women who claim Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder caused their ovarian cancer. The company plans to appeal …

Jul 9, 2024 · This systematic review of the experimental animal carcinogenicity and mechanistic evidence for talc indicates that an association between talc exposure and cancer is not …

Dec 1, 2025 · Learn how recent FDA changes affect talc testing, what asbestos contamination means for safety, and why talc-containing products remain low-risk when used as directed.

Dec 4, 2025 · Talc May Not Be Worth the Risk if You Can Avoid It Schildkraut was a coauthor of a monograph on talc and cancer risk published in 2024 by the International Agency for Research …

Scientific research on talc and cancer risk has investigated links to ovarian cancer and lung cancer, particularly concerning asbestos-free talc. The evidence remains complex and has …

Jul 5, 2024 · Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2A) based on a combination of “limited” evidence for cancer in humans, “sufficient” evidence for cancer in …

2 days ago · The verdict is the latest development in a longstanding legal battle over claims that talc in Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower body power was connected to ovarian …