Talc is a naturally occurring, soft silicate mineral that is mined from the earth. Its chemical name is hydrous magnesium ...

Beauty products are often filled with ingredients that most of us probably don’t recognize ― and can’t even pronounce. While that’s not inherently a bad thing, there is a rising emphasis on clean ...

Federal health officials are scrutinizing a mineral—added to some makeup, medications, and foods—that many people have never thought twice about: talc. The JAMA article added that talc remains common, ...

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Two lawsuits ended in jury verdicts worth $127 million. Two others were tossed out by a judge who said there wasn't reliable evidence that the talc in Johnson & Johnson's iconic ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

The company's talc-based product has been the target of lawsuits over its safety. Here's what we know about J&J's baby powder, and its legal maneuvers. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with ...

A recent Superior Court ruling is adding another layer to the nearly 40-year debate over the health risks associated with talcum powder and talc products. Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $29 ...

If you’ve seen TikTokers throwing away their expensive makeup products panicking about a documentary called Not So Pretty, you might be wondering what the heck is going on. The HBO film has gone viral ...

Thousands of people in the UK claim that using talcum powder has given them cancer and are suing the manufacturer of Johnson’s baby powder. The product has been used for decades, for babies and people ...